I have been attending the MSK physiotherapy unit at Ayrshire Central for a few months, initially for assessment of my lower limbs recovery following a bilateral surgical repair to my quadriceps, and subsequently weekly physiotherapist directed exercise sessions in the gym.
In the early stage of regaining mobility I had stumbled at home while using a Zimmer frame and jarred my right shoulder while preventing a fall. The minor trauma to my shoulder irritated an old injury and became more problematic, resulting in significant weakness in grip strength and loss of functionality any time my elbow was moved away from my torso. At a gym session I identified the shoulder problem to my physio Catrina, she carried out a first assessment, noted an abnormality in my range of movement and gave me 4 separate exercises to perform at home to ameliorate the problem. The following week she decided the problem was sufficiently serious to merit an ultrasound investigation and an X-ray. The X-ray happened first, the results were discussed with me and clearly explained by a physio, Gillian. The ultrasound investigation happened the following months and the physio Gemma who performed it was equally good at explaining how the images related to my symptoms. It is likely that an MRI scan will be needed to fully identify the extent of the damage and assist in the selection of treatment options. If it happens in as timely a fashion as the investigations already carried out I will be well pleased.
The caring attitude, professionalism and strong communication abilities of all the staff I have had contact with has been exemplary, it has made a difficult recovery of function a much less stressful experience than I had expected. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all the staff who are helping me get back to what passes for normal in my life, and in passing, wish you all the joys of the season in this message, as I am too much of a skinflint to spring for Christmas cards.
"MSK physiotherapy and ultrasound/xray"
About: Ayrshire Central Hospital / Trauma & orthopaedics Ayrshire Central Hospital Trauma & orthopaedics KA12 8SS
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Update posted by Thagl (a service user) 6 years ago