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Old 08-13-2013, 01:35 AM
NormaW NormaW is offline
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Default 18 months pcs

Yes it does get better.

In terms of working out for me I do aqua fit, I am very careful not to jar or more move my head too much. I do low impact while the rest of the class runs and jumps. I keep to the side of the pool as I am unable to do anything with one foot without holding on to the side of the pool.

In terms of working out I was told to use the number 220 and subtract my age 52 = 168 and use 60% of this as my target for my heart rate =100. You want to eventually work to 85% of this number =142.

A lot of the equipment have heart monitors or you can get your own. You have to play with things and see how they work for you. I was also told to work at 50% of what you are capable and work up from there even if that is 2 minutes on an exercise bike.

I did ask my concussion specialist (sport medicine) if I could prove that I suffer pcs symptoms and she did say there was a test that can indicate the symptoms but I can not remember what it was. Good luck with the law suit.
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MVA March 2012 pcs, post traumatic vision syndrome, convergence insufficiencies, vision mid line shift syndrome, gaze stabilization and vision tracking. Fatigue, headaches and sore eyes are main issues.

Current activities: chiro, massage, prism glasses, vision therapy, yoga, meditation, aquafit classes and rest.....
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