So, we’re off to UCSF shortly to do additional physical training with Osher Center physical therapist Heidi Engel this morning. I’ve been doing a strength workout that Heidi has prescribed and continuously fine-tuned for some 2 months now, and it has been one of the positives in my therapy.
I’ve definitely become stronger, can get out of a chair much more easily, can get my shoes and socks on (!) more easily et al. thanks to the improved strength. My neuro-oncologists have noted the improvement, and are pleased. It’s the one part of the ‘integrative’ medicine program that just seems to be working great.
I don’t want to overstate the case: I’m still on steroids (though ramping them down steadily), and the steroids tear down the muscles I build up. 2 months of these exercises without the steroids would have produced a stronger and fitter person by far. But there’s progress. So I’ll be back on the N Judah, at least once a week for the time being… I plan to keep my eyes peeled for B&W pix to add to the portfolio…Â
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