Physiotherapy, Part 4

Over the weekend, my arm has improved considerably. The extension is at least 160 degrees and there was some improvement in the flexion as well - enough to feed myself with a spoon (but not chopsticks). I even drove to work on Monday after six weeks of not driving (ah the joy of being behind the wheel in a traffic jam). Today however, I didn't drive as I knew my arm would be in pain after the physiotherapy - and boy was I right.

After the requisite hot pack, we worked on flexion with a rubber strap providing resistance as I flexed my arm back and forth. This was done while under electrical stimulation to the biceps so it was a bit weird. Ten minutes of this was quite tiring. Then the therapist started on the manipulation which included wrist movement which I still have issues with. I take back what I said about the last session being the most painful. This one takes top spot for now. The therapist was impressed with my extension but the flexion still needs a lot of work.