You're hot
then, you're cold!
Remember when I fell out of bed? That caused me to lose full range of motion (ROM) in my left elbow. Because it is important to have the ability to fully extend and bend your arm, doctors suggested that I get physical therapy (PT). Today was the first time that I went in and it was interesting to say the least.First Brett checked my current ROM. He said that I was doing well but couldn't seem to get the last bit back. Then, he hooked me up to a machine that sent small amounts of electricity through my arm and wrapped it in heat. After that, I pedaled a bike with my arms. Next, cocoa butter and massaging the elbow. I finished up with a cold compress for 15 minutes. Definitely preferred the heat! I'm hoping to have full ROM in a few weeks. I've got to get this swelling down first. Going back to PT tomorrow.


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