"The difference between try and triumph
is a little umph." (anonymous)
is a little umph." (anonymous)
Our sweet cherished Alysha Rose Smith is recovering from a post surgical complication that put her into cardiac arrest and into a coma for 7 days. She emerged from the coma with severe brain damage. This website was created to update friends and family of Alysha's progress along the road to recovery. Please join us as we support Alysha on her journey. (For earlier details, like the history behind this medical nightmare scroll to the bottom of the blog and click "older posts.")
Royal Victoria Hospital Rehabilitation Program.
Alysha began her therapy at the local program this week. Alysha and Lisa met the Physiotherpist in this program who's positive approach which is mirrored in her communication was appreciated. Something else that was very appreciated was the plan to await the assessment findings of the Toronto Rehab centre as opposed to subjecting Alysha to another 3 weeks of trivial evaluations. When the physiotherapist was working with Alysha she asked her to move her left arm. Alysha gave a response we have heard before a half-joking, "I can't. It's broken and it doesn't work." After seeing Alysha in action, the Physiotherapist responded, "everything works perfectly it just needs to be fine-tuned and that's where I come in."
The plan is to have physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy sessions as Alysha is used to. They are adding hydrotherapy to the rehabilitation line-up as well. FYI parking at RVH is 15 dollars a session.
On the weekend, Alysha spent a day watching her cousin's hockey games. She also went to lunch and a movie in Barrie with her Dad and cousin Abigail. Alysha for the most part seems in good spirits.
Royal Victoria Hospital Rehabilitation Program.
Alysha began her therapy at the local program this week. Alysha and Lisa met the Physiotherpist in this program who's positive approach which is mirrored in her communication was appreciated. Something else that was very appreciated was the plan to await the assessment findings of the Toronto Rehab centre as opposed to subjecting Alysha to another 3 weeks of trivial evaluations. When the physiotherapist was working with Alysha she asked her to move her left arm. Alysha gave a response we have heard before a half-joking, "I can't. It's broken and it doesn't work." After seeing Alysha in action, the Physiotherapist responded, "everything works perfectly it just needs to be fine-tuned and that's where I come in."
The plan is to have physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy sessions as Alysha is used to. They are adding hydrotherapy to the rehabilitation line-up as well. FYI parking at RVH is 15 dollars a session.
On the weekend, Alysha spent a day watching her cousin's hockey games. She also went to lunch and a movie in Barrie with her Dad and cousin Abigail. Alysha for the most part seems in good spirits.
1 comment:
I have no idea how I missed this, living just down the street. Thanks for putting the information out there.
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