Category Archives: Physical Therapy

Limitations

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Jamie

It’s been almost six months since Risa was diagnosed with IVDD. Three months since she started physical therapy. The change has been dramatic both in her appearance, physical ability, and need for pain management. The average person wouldn’t know she … Continue reading →

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Steady Improvement

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Jamie

As hard as it has been sometimes to look at Risa as she’s progressed through her diagnosis of intervertebral disc disease, I’ve tried to at least document it in photographs. It’s amazing to see the progression. Especially since it’s often … Continue reading →

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Retirement

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jamie

Risa has been free from confinement for 2.5 weeks now and has had two physical therapy appointments. I’ve been doing a lot of her therapy at home spending about a half hour twice a day doing massage, stretches, and various … Continue reading →

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Stop Being So Happy!

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jamie

Risa’s 6 weeks of confinement are over and we couldn’t be happier. It wasn’t fun for either of us. Ris is a dog who likes to do things and I’m a person who likes to do things with her dog. … Continue reading →

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