Meeting of the Minds.

Last Wednesday Luke's occupational therapist, Lori, and one of Luke's physical therapists, Linda, joined forces and included Linda's co-worker occupational therapist Sheri. Lori works for one company where Linda and Sheri work for another so it was great to have them all meet up and put their heads together to figure out what needs to be done to help Luke's right arm. Lori can only be with Luke until he's 3 so as soon as a spot opens in Sheri's schedule, we'll be switching to her. Confusing huh? Regardless, they are fabulously intelligent therapists and it was so kind of them to offer to come together for Luke's benefit.

The outcome is that Luke will be getting his very own set of Theratogs. It's hard to explain exactly what they are but it's the blue vest that he's wearing in the pictures (the whole set include pants too.) It's made of a rubbery material that they can manipulate using straps and velcro which can be pulled tight over certain areas. They found it very helpful to pull back his right shoulder which enables Luke to straighten his right arm more and bear more weight. The ultimate goal is to increase mobility in his right arm and hand.

From left: Sheri, Linda & Lori- fitting Luke with the Theratog vest.

Luke bearing weight on his right arm. Need to work on opening the right hand but baby steps.

Trying a new position. Luke seems really torn up about all the attention.