one stroke at a time

**PzoLover** · 06-20-2007, 06:15 PM

it's been a bummer here on rehab second floor for the last few days

but some progress is being made; yesterday and today were standing / reaching and, puzzle / problem solving tests in Occupational Therapy and I'm lucky to be worked on by one of the best in the profession and certainly in Vancouver

same good luck put me under the care of a really fine Physical Therapist who actually got my left hand/ armmoving today for the first time since April 1 when the CVA (stroke) put me on the floor. She explained that one of the reasons my left hand/fingers have been so fixed/stiff in a curled position for the last month and 1/2 is because the curled fingers are the most frequent position/muscle action for pressing strings to frets (bass playing ) which was my most frequent and routine left hand posture before the stroke...

The fascinating and encouraging news after that was her suggestion that maybe I should arrange for a bass to be brought in to the rehab unit for some handtherapy

whatever happens from now on is up to God - I'm still in lots of trouble and I certainly do'nt recommend CVAs

as a good way to get attention as a bass player, lots of practice and Music Man basses is the preferred way to go

:Trust Me

**Aussie Mark** · 06-20-2007, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by PzoLover

The fascinating and encouraging news after that was her suggestion that maybe I should arrange for a bass to be brought in to the rehab unit for some handtherapy

Great news! I hope the hospital has a decent bass rig

**ekb16b** · 06-20-2007, 06:22 PM

thats great news!

playing with your balls is the best way to quickly recover

**Ole Man Blues** · 06-20-2007, 06:28 PM

A Speedy and full recovery my friend.

I will keep your name at the "Throne" for His healing hand to reach into your life and bring restoration........

James

**EBMM7181** · 06-20-2007, 07:20 PM

Pzo - I'm still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers - be strong!

**AnthonyD** · 06-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Progress is progress - one step at a time!

**bovinehost** · 06-20-2007, 07:42 PM

Hey, if you need a headphone amp, I have one of those Korg things that I never use. I forget what it's called (and where it is, but I could find it).

Yours for however long you need it, man.

Jack

**Rod Trussbroken** · 06-20-2007, 09:45 PM

Good to see things improving.

**Big Poppa** · 06-20-2007, 09:54 PM

Pzo attack and embrace all of the progress and hard work that you unfortunately have to deal with. I am glad that they are making progress

**roburado** · 06-20-2007, 10:00 PM

Good for you, man.

**ExLurker** · 06-21-2007, 01:22 AM

Hi,
I've been following you posts and your progress towards good health again.

My very best wishes for a speedy recovery and back to bass (as long as its a Bongo)

**roballanson** · 06-21-2007, 02:55 AM

Pzo keep it up man....good to hear that you will be rocking the hospital corridors very soon....remember nurses dig balls....

**bassmonkey** · 06-21-2007, 04:06 AM

How did I miss this? Did it happen over the last couple of weeks, I was on vacation in Germany and didn't log on the whole two weeks? Sorry to hear that.

How old are you? I hope you make a speedy recovery.