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Author: popsally
Date: 2009-03-18 02:16
Has anyone experienced getting back to playing after minor stroke or an injury, what is the best way to approach this situation and how long for recovery?
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Author: Joseph Brenner, Jr.
Date: 2009-03-18 02:59
Dear Popsally,
I would advise taking the advice of one's physician and physical therapist. Since the person who had the stroke or injury best knows his or her lifestyle, that person should fully apprise his or her physician and therapist of the various aspects of the lifestyle and living arrangement. That way, the physician and therapist are more fully informed about how best to structure recovery and therapy.
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Author: jsc
Date: 2009-03-18 05:34
I agree with Joseph and at the same time, having to encourage one's muscles to work, like playing an instrument, can be part of one's therapy. I've talked to people about various injuries and how playing their horn helped in the recovery process. I had a friend in high school whose brother was in a car accident with other teenagers. He had lacerations to the face and he played trumpet. By going back to the trumpet soon after the accident, with the doctor's permission, it actually helped with his rehab. The same went for another trumpet player I met that had a stroke and had one side of his face and body affected by it. He, too had a speedier recovery than others. The Power Of Music!
Post Edited (2009-03-18 13:28)
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Author: popsally
Date: 2009-03-18 12:45
Thanks for the input.
The stroke occurred the 6th of February my goal is to play the clarinet again so I have been pushing to get back and miss playing as you all know so much. Hand therapy is being done, stamina is lacking, going over the break sometimes does not happen, enough to disfcourage.
Thanks again. PH
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Author: Nessie1
Date: 2009-03-18 13:52
Hang on in there, if you did it once you can do it again.
Best wishes
Vanessa.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-03-18 14:36
Patricia,
Which hand is most affected? If you#re having trouble with your right hand and arm, I thoroughly recommend the Quodlibet Fhred support as this will take all the weight off your right arm allowing you to position your hand in a way that is more comfortable to operate the keywork.
An elderly player who had nerve damage in his right arm found it easy to still play alto sax, but had trouble with clarinet as the muscles had wasted in his right forearm and right thumb. He then found that if he kept the tip of his thumb against the side of his index finger he could get around it with no problem, but obviously he couldn't hold the clarinet up. Unfortunately he didn't ever get the chance to use a Quodlibet Fhred, though no doubt he would have benefitted if he had.
A few years later I recommended the Fhred to an elderly lady who was recovering from a fractured right shoulder and humerus has been using it since 2006 and she's found it extremly beneficial. She is having trouble positioning her right arm comfortably, so I suggested using a chair with arm rests, and building up the right arm rest with something to support her right arm in a comfortable playing position. She has done this, and is pleased with the results as it means she can still play.
Patricia, whenever I get the chance to visit Portsmouth VA next, I'll let you know. I was there back in 2007 with the Royal Naval Volunteer Band and I hope we all get the opporunity to visit again as we enjoyed the trip and above all, all your warmth and hospitality. http://www.portsmouthva.gov/cityclerk/sistercities/band_2007.htm
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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