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hazel
Aug 2, 2008 - 4:55PM
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Assessment Tests
I have your Lose the back pain system, but due to being disabled with Rheumatoid Arthritis I am unable to do the self assessment tests, so how can I tell what exercises I need to do? On xray it showed Osteo Arthritis around L4-L5 which was also pressing on a nerve. I have pins & needles & numbness from below knee down outside of calf and partly under foot.
Can anyone help please, as I don't want to do anything that will make it worse.
Thanks
hazel.
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Dave Hutchieson
Aug 2, 2008 - 9:42PM
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Re: Assessment Tests
Hazel
You can send in photos of yourself to the LTBP people.
They will analyze them for you.
Dave
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Dennis R. Tesdell
Aug 2, 2008 - 10:06PM
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Hi Dave,
I think maybe Hazel,like me is saying that some of the tests she just physically could not due because of her lack of flexibility or just too much pain. I am sure others are in that same boat - as you know while I could "do" the tests to a degree, I was really VERY symptomatic the next day or so!
I think sometimes there are certainly cases where people need to go to a doctor or other trained person and have them help assess them or even do some of the assessment tests, since if someone is really crippled up or locked up, even what for many would be a stretch or a hard to do stretch, could be impossible or even hurt someone who simply was too darn tight to lift their leg up and grab it behind them, as one example. I know due to my tight muscles, that one was really tough for me to do!
Just my 3 cents.
Good luck Hazel! I personally say when in doubt, have a doctor or someone else you really trust help assess you. They can use the same guidelines. If you simply cannot move or stretch into a certain position they have a spot on the form where it says you could not DO that exercise or "test." In other words, do not FORCE it! If you cannot do it, just KNOW that is obviously one of your problem areas for sure! Otherwise, you would be able to do the stretch at least a little bit.
Forcing any joint or muscle to pain point or to severe discomfort is never wise. Even trained athletes don't do that unless they want to risk injury.
D.
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hazel
Aug 3, 2008 - 7:10AM
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Yes Dennis, that's what I meant. For most of the assessments you need to lay on the floor, which is not possible for me. At least I might get down, but never get up again! lol
I have been xrayed & assessed by Dr. and had some physio sessions of which I still do the exercises. I have also had some sessions with Chiro.They both helped a bit.
Hazel
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Dave Hutchieson
Aug 3, 2008 - 12:17PM
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Hi Hazel
Actually for the photos, all you need to do is to get four pictures taken: front back and two sides wearing sports bra and underwear or shorts whilst standing up.
You don't need to bend or anything for the photos and then send them in to LTBP.
They'll assess them for you.
They need minimal clothing to see reference points in your hips and shoulders.
If you can afford it, also go and see a physical therapist and ask him to assess pelvic tilt and torqueing as well as leg length discrepancy and general posture.
You will only have to lay down for this and not have to bend.
This will get you started.
Dave
Dave
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Dennis
Aug 3, 2008 - 12:20PM
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Hi Hazel,
I am glad I understood what you were saying. I suppose because I experienced the same problems during assessment (only not as severe as you) I thought I was understanding your situation.
There are ways to be assessed using the things on the DVD without taking a risk of hurting oneself. I would hope everyone uses care when they do it. Keep in mind that Jesse who is doing the stretches while Steve talks and explains, is, I would bet, in much better shape than many of us and is used to doing those stretches and exercises with of course expert supervision. He is also an expert himself of course :)
Just go slowly and don't do anything drastic that you cannot undo unless you have no other options or unless you have tried them and they were not helpful - that is what I try to do anyhow. One can always try different physical rehab types of programs - including LTBP. But once someone has cut into you, it might help the pain or problem for awhile, but you will invariably later on develop scar tissue from the surgery, and perhaps other problems (including nerve impingement and adhesions and loss of the muscles abilities to stretch and move correctly), from the scar tissue, and then you are back to "Square One."
Good luck to you!
Dennis
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Steven Hefferon
Aug 5, 2008 - 3:22PM
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Let me remind everyone that can not get on the floor you can any and all of the exercises on your bed...
The surface is softer and it will be a slight be more challenging but you can do it...
Steve
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Hazel
Aug 6, 2008 - 4:27PM
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I can do the exercises on the bed no problems that physio. gave me Steve. It is the assessment tests that I'm not really able to do, because they would'nt be very accurate like that.
Hazel