Re: Physical therapist advice

June 23, 2007

I think that this advice applies equally to adults.

I am seeing a sports therapist who basically does assisted deep stretching and

release therapy with me. I see him two times a week. I have very minimal CMT

signs (outward that is) but I definitely have CMT. The stretching has made me

feel more " in my legs " from my feet to hips than perhaps I have felt ever. I

stand better, walk better, and feel stronger.

I am using the therapy in conjunction with training for the goal of a half

triathlon (no I am not running - permission to walk it) and working on my leg

and arm strength. It seems to be one positively reinforcing loop - with the

stretching improving my movement making exercise easier and making the exercise

work the muscles it should be working, and with those muscles doing their job it

improves my flexibility.

I think we all need to be very aware of the benefits of exercise and

stretching, and no matter how horrible something feels at the beginning to

persist and feel overall health benefits that will come.

And a bonus of course is the slimming up! I probably have lost 3 kg (about 6

pounds) and have another 4 to go for my target weight - but my clothes fit

better, jeans fit better, and I no longer feel like I carry additional weight

(bearing in mind muscle is more dense than fat I may be close to my desired

measurements already). I have not modified my eating and feel great!

Best wishes from grey London.

Donna

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