Lesley has also been attending regular therapy sessions with her physiotherapist to regain further function in her left arm after Botox injections. It was also recommended that Lesley use a knee brace to minimise her right knee locking to improve stability in knee joint, thus ability to walk further without damaging ligaments. Lesley was given an individualised home exercise program to continue with daily at home to improve her balance, walking and standing.
Ongoing sessions with her occupational therapist have been helping Lesley with her upper arm range with stretching and electrical stimulation. Lesley was motivated to regain movement in her arm so she could hold onto her walker with both hands and open her make up containers. By the time Lesley was discharged from rehab, she was able to grasp items in her hands and regain further function.
“I feel very supported in my rehabilitation goals and that I can achieve them at Royal Rehab Private Hospital with the support of the rehabilitation staff,” said Lesley.
“Coming to Royal Rehab Private has also given me a support network of meeting other people living with multiple sclerosis.”
Lesley looks forward to being able to return home to family life, where she can feel more confident in her abilities and is able to enjoy being an active member in her family once again.
If you would like to find out more about Royal Rehab Private Hospital’s neurological programs, you can phone 02 9809 9011 or email info@royalrehab.com.au