I am actually better from PT!
 

Hi everyone,
I just got back from having my functional ultrasound test that measures blood flow to the hand with the arm in different positions. I basically flunked this in May. The test was supposed to be 45 minutes long and after ten minutes, the tech said we were done because he had enough data. When I moved my arm in any position other than hanging down the blood flow stopped. That was how I was diagnosed with TOS. I had had no feeling in my two fingers for three years and my hand was always cold. My arm ached after talking on the phone,etc.

Anyway, I am not 100%, but the blood flow is so much better! This is definitely due to the PT (twice weekly since May) and doing the edgelow protocol. I also am beginning to incorporate some of the denver protocol.

I can't thank you all enough! Going to MGH for full re-assessment in a few weeks.

That is fantastic, keep up the good work on this.

what did you do in PT?

My PT has me doing stuff from edgelow and the denver protocol, a lot of nerve glides, and many stretching exercises to loosen up.

I didn't do any strength training until about two weeks ago, and I started PT in May.

I should also add that I have a personal trainer three times a week who does many of the edgelow and denver exercises with me as well. so I am doing the work six days a week.

wow cool

what is the denver? links?

its the denver protocol. what is interesting is that it differs quite a bit from edgelow. I took both of them to my PT and she is having me do parts of each as well as other stuff.

That is amazing news and a great effort and commitment on your part. Keep us posted on your continued progress. :)

Congratulations to you!!! So happy to see someone recovering without surgery:)

Congratulations so happy it has worked out well for you :)

bursitis!
 

Oh well, I now have bursitis in my left arm (the side with TOS). Ugh.