ptynx on sat 19 sep 98
To Barney's post I add some information I received from an
orthopedic surgeon and a rheumatologist, and my own experience. There is
some controversy over the extensive use of braces. The example given to me
was of people working in large grocery and discount chains. Seems some
experts think the braces can exacerbate or even create problems due to the
loss or lack of adequate muscle strength to do the task and the resulting
strain on tendons, etc. Of course, there are exceptions to that...ie.,
weightlifters. For
most normally "healthy" people, braces, splints, and the like are designed
to provide rest to allow healing of an injury. Tasks can be assessed to
discover 1) whether the supporting muscles need development and/or 2) the
method needs adjustment to avoid pain or injury. If those two areas don't
solve the problem, then either the "normal" (whatever that is!) human body
is not meant to do the particular job all by itself OR there is a medical
problem that needs attention, and in which case none of the above apply.
For me, this meant standing to throw...wheelhead at precisely navel
height...and arranging things so I hobble around more, rather than staying
in one position too long. Splints and braces at night. Yeah,
yeah...teddies are out for me these days. And there is a deep sigh of
relief from the ether!
David...wondered what happened to you! Happy to see your two cents
back in here:))
Best regards,
Nancy M
We've got mushroom fairy rings everywhere after all the rain!...(hmmm,
what's a mushroom fairy?)
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