I can't find the postings now, but I know there have been times that balloon volleyball has been derided on the list. I always bit my tongue and didn't respond because I am one of those OTs that plays balloon volleyball, and balloon badminton (whether or not we use racquets depends on the size of the group). I never spoke up because I didn't want to come under attack, but I have to say I have found it to be great therapy for my back patients in the chronic pain clinic I work in.
I work with a lot of worker's comp patients who have back injuries and can't stand for more than 5-10 minutes. Guess what? I get them involved in a spirited game and before they know it, they have been on their feet for 30-45 minutes without even thinking about their pain! They love it, and it is a wonderful activity for increasing standing tolerance. Punching balloons are the best. They don't pop easily and they are large and move slowly, which is good for my patients that use canes. Pat -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
