Wow, what an experience to have physio sessions at home. No crazy intense car-rides which means a stress free morning for us. Our physiotherapy sessions with Di are funded through Better Start, so even though the home visits are a lot more expensive it provides so much ease. Chiara is able to get the full […]
Chiara had a great session with Di, although supported in standing you can see that Chiara has the determination and strength in her being! I’ve sat in many therapy sessions, watching Chiara work so hard to achieve movement. I’ve chocked back tears when she cries from frustration or discomfort. The physical endurance this little girls […]
Back home from one of those massive RCH visits, where a standard routine check turned into a long day of medial procedures, tests and tears. When the doctor told us we have to start from scratch with Chiara’s clubfoot treatment, my heart skipped a beat… and kept on skipping after listening to his comments whilst […]
Chiara on the move… you get a taste for her determination in this brief clip. It’s not easy for her to coordinate her body to move, and I’m sure she gets frustrated.. but she has a spark in her eye and strength in her soul.. that will surely take her places in this lifetime.. Big […]
Mauro, Grace and I set off for the 9am physio session with Di, Grace loves playing with all the toys in the therapy room and every now and then gives her sister words of encouragement throughout the session…bless! Chiara continues to astound me with her strength and determination. Home program and some time reading with […]
An extract from the recent report… Chiara is currently: attempting a forward commando crawl but is restricted by limited shoulder girdle mobility due to spasticity – lower limbs are patterning in extension. achieving 4-point kneel with support at pelvis able to sit in low booster seat with minimal pelvic support at hips/knees maintained in flexion. In […]
The weekly physio journey with Di… thank goodness for the Better Start Funding we have for these sessions. They have been so helpful for little C..
9am physio session, it’s special to see such a bond forming between Chiara and Di. She has a fantastic way of helping Chiara reveal her untapped abilities. Chiara’s strength and determination always astounds me, and watching her in these pysio sessions are a real testament to that. Her teeny tiny body trying so very hard, […]
Morning physio session with Di, today’s session was by far the best one yet in terms of Chiara’s ability to move with ease. YAY!!!! It’s all about celebrating.. the micro-milestones.. what comes so naturally for most of us, is the ability to move freely. The amount of effort that is required from Chiara in order […]