Hi Iris, Any exercise that you can do is good for you. It may or may not help with your TM, and as long as you don't overdue and get overly fatigued, it works well.
I have a trainer and do strength training 2 times a week and do cardio 3 times a week. It does wear me out, yet I am able to do most of the things that are important to me. There are neurologists that believe PT does nothing, luckily mine was not one of them and even 12 years later, I still believe there is some recovery happening. Good luck, Lori From: I Whiddett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 6:32 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [TMIC] TM and Pilates I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in May 2009. My symptoms developed over a few days and I was discharged from hospital after 6 weeks with partial recovery in my right arm but have residual numbness and tightness through most of my body. I have progressed to getting about with a wheely walker and am wondering whether a Pilates class could be beneficial. Another suggestion has been accupuncture. Once the initial flurry of interest in me as an 'unusual' case had died down, I felt abandoned and left to my own devices by the British National Health. Any recommendations on the above would be welcome. Iris
