The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #134442 Message #3057801
Posted By: maeve
20-Dec-10 - 10:12 AM
Thread Name: BS: working with only one hand
Subject: RE: BS: working with only one hand
I'm still recovering from a broken wrist. She and those around her will need patience. Rapparee's link shows a very helpful gadget; wish I'd had one. You may want to confer with her regarding the way everyday items are organized.
Her balance may be off as her other muscles try to protect and accommodate to her injury. In addition to whatever physiotherapy has been arranged, she'll benefit from gentle stretches for the rest of her muscles. Rest will become especially important, yet some stretching and some of her therapy can be done as she rests.
Some times, she may just need to be quiet and still. At other times, she'll feel restless and want to do too much. She may need encouragement to save certain tasks for when she's well rested, and others for later in the day when her muscles have become limber from more gentle tasks. I wasn't babied- sometimes I needed to be. On the other hand, I was encouraged to do whatever I could manage on my own so I wouldn't loose too much strength. Let me know if I can help further.