IPTI - Day 3 of 13

July 3, 2013

Day 3 of intensive PT has been good. No crying today! Hunter's balance is improving so fast! Today he was able to stand in the spider cage with only 4 bungees rather than the regular 8. He sat on a bench by himself without falling off and his feet were dangling. His favorite part of the day is the stander because he gets snacks and iPad time. He is looking so big to me! I am so proud of him!

Sergio working with the Neurosuit.  Hunter has finally decided that therapy isn't so bad.

  Hunter working in the squat position....and sucking on the Neurosuit ties.

The stander soon became Hunter's favorite time.  He had snack, drink and iPad time.  He is wearing a hat so that he gets used to the sensation of having something on his head.  When when Sergio uses Hunter's head to help support him while walking  Hunter gets so preoccupied by what is on his head that he forgets to focus on walking.  We hope the hat will help.....if not, at least it is cute.

Cage time again.  I think this is the hardest for Hunter.  The bungees help his muscles compensate for the opposite side of his body being pulled on. By having that force on both sides of his body he strengthens muscles and feels what proper balance should feel like. 

 We get a break tomorrow and Friday and then we will be back for day 4 on Monday!