Did they learn anything?
Here are five simple assessments that can be easily used in any class compliments of GCU.
http://prezi.com/xt0qqg7rm9pe/five-simple-classroom-assessment-techniques/
Tatum’s Mug Shot
She seems to be posing with such confidence and ease.
What do I read into that!?
10 week Anniversary! Thickness persists
At Physical Therapy today at Pro Sports, Troy said my ROM is near perfect. However, I have thickness in my ankle area, and it seems to be inhibiting my healing. Every time I go in, he massages it almost away which is a great sign in that it is malleable. We are not doing much strengthening yet. All we do is theraband exercises and toe crunches. After 2 weeks of PT, I’m ready to do more, but he cautions taking things too fast. I know we are all different in our progression, but I am getting impatient. I want my calf back! It’s a vanity thing, and therefore I know it’s best to just wait.
The swimming and kicking really feels great. I will continue to hydrate via the pool! In time…. I will be back to normal. At least I’m walking without a limp for the most part. He wants me to walk with full heel to toe motion and not flat foot. It does help.
OK…more later. Best to all my ATR friends! 🙂
Countertop Connecting
The BUMBO is definitely a connecting device. As I ready myself in the morning, and often as I make dinner, she watches me!
Swimming and no sharks!
TWO feet and TWO shoes! To celebrate, I bought some bright teal and fuschia Reeboks in order to stand out and yell to the world: ” Appreciate MOBILITY!”
I also decided to…..
SWIM!
And guess what? I’m so out of shape. I used to be able to swim a mile no problem, and after about 1/2 a mile, I was ready to wave the white flag. Maybe that would have buoyed me up!?
What I did find, is:
1. Swimming breaststroke and freestyle loosens the ankle if you don’t tense up.
2. Swimming calms you and gives your body a comfortable workout
3. Don’t use the ends to push off. Just stop and turn!
4. It reduced my swelling
I only did about 30 minutes, but I sure felt better.
Anyone else find swimming to help the healing?
Getting out of the boat
Floating among the comforts of life can be still and peaceful. One day, the storms hit and they bring rough waters and not so smooth sailing. Now, do you stay in the boat for safety? Sure! However, what if you stepped out of the boat and attempted to find a more stable or sturdy ship? Sometimes, we are called to make hard choices. Both are very admirable and positive. What do you do? Do you flip a coin? First, you pray…and pray hard. Then, you wait.
Waiting requires faith to get out of the boat and ride the storm, and it may be for longer than desired. I have made a choice, and now I wait.
Das Boot is Das History
Well, today at least.
FitFlops are the Bingdadabombbomb!! These shoes may be pricey, but are they worth every stinkin’ penny! In PT yesterday, he massaged the scar a bit and tried to lessen the swelling. If this is not done, it can stay there and inhibit healing. We also did 3 sets of ten on the therabands (left to right and vice versa). Plus flexing with the bands. I have my ROM at normal, and he said not to stretch anymore because it may be counterproductive at this point.
What did I also do today??? SWIM!!!!! Yep! I did just 20 minutes in the pool fluttering my feet (and no pushing off the sides), and it felt D…I…V…I…N…E!!! 🙂
Mobility is something we all take for granted. Today, I praised GOD for my TWO feet.