Hello Sophie,
I am not sure why Julie would want to "sneak" in the extra pressure. if it is a true CRPS, they have true, deep, sensory pain and will feel it whether they actively put pressure on it or you sneak it.
It is a slow process and needs persistence and patience but the desenitising programme is a good start to allow you to get into more active things.
I would invest in a gym ball - they are the most wonderful tool so versatile and lots of fun.
Cheers,
Anna
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From: sophie dhenin <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, 1 September 1999 8:22
Subject: Re: RSD
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>How long ago did she "sprain" her ankle. Will she actively range it?
About nine months ago - and, no, she will only do minimal active movements
though the ankle does go through a pretty good range when she does actually
weightbear on it - can walk short distances sometimes but not others
How
>about laying prone across a ball and gradually increasing the weight
>bearing
>on her feet while she it either throwing at a target in the front or
>playing
>a game in the front.
>
>I would suggest holding her steady on the ball first at the hips then
>gradually lowering your pressure down the leg and sneaking in light
>pressure
>on the lateral ankle or on the plantar surface so she would weight bear on
>your hand more than the floor. Can she bike? There is a little downforce
>on to the foot. If you can give me feedback from trying those alternatives
>I
>can perhaps provide you with a tad more information
>Julie PT ATC
Eeek I haven't got a ball! They sound like good suggestions and I shall try
to borrow one. Will contact you again if successful.
Thanks ++
sophie
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