Friday, January 7, 2011

Lucy's Cast

Today, Lucy got her "serial cast".  
She has a mild form of Hemiplegia on her left side which causes her left foot/ankle to have very limited range of motion...she has never felt a "heel strike" on her left foot.  She had outgrown her orthotic, and so before putting her in a new one, her therapists have decided to cast her for 2 weeks to give her muscles time to stretch and bring her heel down, before she starts wearing her orthotic on a regular basis.

She was such a trooper today, especially since she really wasn't sure what she was in for...there is some discomfort as her muscles are being stretched beyond what they ever have been, but really she just doesn't like that she can't wear a shoe on that foot :)

(and, yes, her favorite color is purple!)

9 comments:

  1. i see purple toenail polish in lucy's future ♥

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  2. Lucy I really like the color of your cast...purple is a favorite around our house...i bet some polish would really make you happy;)

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  3. Poor lil cutie. I hope it is not too painful and that the time flies:)

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  4. I think she needs some purple nail polish on those toes!!

    poor sweetie! Hope it doesn't hurt too bad.

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  5. Poor Lucy!!! But of course she makes a cast look adorable! Hope everything works out the way it's supposed to with as little discomfort as possible. ;)

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  6. Lucy will make even a cast look smashing! :)
    I'm sorry you aren't feeling so swell Lucy dear. I hope it's better soon! :)

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  7. For my Sweetheart Lucie, I am so proud of you to take this in stride...you are a special granddaughter and I love you!!

    Love from Ye Ye...

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  8. Yes, I agree ...get some sparkly nail polish on those toes!
    What a brave little girl. Dx

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  9. Oh what a brave girl! I hope the 2 weeks go by quickly for her~

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