New Moves at Therapy

Kyle has been to nearly 40 physical therapy sessions since July 28, 2010.  His right leg has come such a long way since those first appointments.  He wasn't able to even touch his foot to the ground without extreme pain.  He now walks around at the start of his therapy without using a cane to warm up.  He uses a stair master with ease, a leg press and other ankle and leg strengthening exercises.  Currently, Kyle is focusing on the specific mobility of his right ankle, working on flexibility with rotation in the ankle joint and stretching the tendons in his foot, toes and leg. 

Kyle stands on a board with a small ball underneath it and tries to balance on his right leg.  

Kyle stands on his right leg on a pillowcase with a gel-like material in it, which creates an uneven surface and a difficult place to balance; and Kris has his close his eyes to make it even more challenging as she stands by for support in case he loses his balance.  

Kris stretches Kyle's right leg to work out the tendons and tightness in his ankle.  

Kris stretching out Kyle's ankle.  

Leaving therapy using a cane, which is a huge step for Kyle since it's a very long distance to get to his therapy office and he needed to use a wheel chair for a long time.