8 weeks of rehab – a résumé

One week ago today I had my last application of individual therapy in water – water therapy was always good, no matter if with Mrs. S. or Mrs. Sch. I will try to continue. I have made contact with the Sports Federation Cologne. They tried to give me the right courses.

I also try to use the exercises that the ladies S. and Sch. showed me for 30 minutes a day. With the “Redcord exercises” of Mrs. E. I hold myself back still a little bit, there I want to practice only still something under professional supervision.

Great, even if my speech therapist was strict. Her “Orofaszialen” and breathing exercises are suitable outstanding for showering and driving a car. Sch – ffft -sch – ffft / tt tt tt tt tt / tuut tuut, and always pay attention to open your mouth when relaxing and to say a “yeah” inside before the next word is spoken. We also sang “Seasons in the sun” and did other singing exercises. Higher notes work better than the lower ones. But I felt sorry for the people waiting in the hallway.

Another highlight for me was the art therapy. Mrs. O, who always manages to make me feel better after 30 minutes.  Mrs. O kindly named me a psychologist who also offers art therapy.

The OT with Mr. W. of his sign was also very nice. Nice conversations while we payed a game. OT I have not yet been prescribed (the fine motor skills still work well), but I think my handicrafts can confidently be regarded as OT.

What was less good: the academic side! Hmm, you have a sack full of questions and all you hear is that I have to google myself first or ask/ discuss it with your neurologist on site. And that for weeks.

The food! I always wonder why such health temples cook so badly! Everything very original in taste or watered down and why don’t they use regional products anymore? Use herbs, when there are no spices!

Hilchenbach the village itself has rather little to offer. The village centre is very beautiful: lots of half-timbered houses and cobblestones, but together not necessarily suitable for walker user. It has already been to the inspection – the brakes have been readjusted!

All in all the 8 weeks were exhausting and useful. I would also go back to Hilchenbach at any time, the therapists were simply great! The care on my ward was friendly, the room ok!

Most rehabilitation facilities have a driving service, which is not to be despised. They pick you up and take you home.

 

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