so true. I myself never gained any use of my muscles, but my ability to sit upright and do things increased much more through repetitive work. I was able to get the use of my diaphragm and therefore don't have to use a ventilator to breathe. I am a C23 quadriplegic incomplete. Q
On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 2:38 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Para's are much more easier to compare, physical strength. Quads are so > much different, like snowflakes. One issue with C-Quads is muscle fatigue. > Physical Therapist, that work with C-Quads know that if they allow a client > to over exercise a muscle, permanent damage could occur. Therapist know > how much strength they can get from a client. Generally, its not to > improve, but to preserve. > I hope this helps.... > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 3/25/2016 1:41:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > > My husband is an incomplete C3 quad able to move every muscle except still > weak after almost 1.5 years of therapy (started out at 6 hours per week and > now up to 10 hours per week). People tell me ten hours of therapy per week > is not enough, especially when they only work on one muscle group 15 > minutes say 2 to 3 times a week. Are there any “incomplete” quads out there > with this type of experience and trying out therapy only to find they > cannot get stronger? HELP! > >
