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Originally Posted by Sr. Mints
Oh, my condition is stable, and I see doctors. About five years ago I was told that when people in my boat lose their muscle mass (I don't think that's the term I'm looking for), it’s really hard to get it back, which is what I fear has happened. Admittedly, I never actually imagined it happening to me, just to other people with similar injuries/conditions.
I’ve been having this utterly depressing conversation with my doctors for years now: in Alberta, there simply are no resources available when it comes to physiotherapy—and if there are, I haven’t found a way to access them yet. I make too much money to qualify for any assistance, but not enough to be able to afford physio at $110/session for the rest of time. So once my [laughable] Blue Cross runs out—which is capped at $500 annually—I’m kind of on my own, therapy-wise.
And it’s crazy, because AB Health will pay for me to visit doctors and specialists 75 times a year, surgical procedures/diagnostic tests/injections up the wazoo, but won’t fork out for physiotherapy, which is what I need now, 13 years after the fact.
But I digress…..
So while I’ve pretty much used up my physiotherapy budget this year already—and have made great strides strengthening my core muscles—finding effective workouts to do on my own is what I need to find. A Rowing machine was suggested to me at work today, which sounds promising on a cursorily glance.
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I don't know your circumstance or function but community accessible rehab is for higher functioning neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that require extra care than typical private physio. You will need a doctor or physio referral to it, and there is a waitlist but it is AHS funded. They will assess you to see if you are a candidate.
I don't have rave reviews for it but they treat a lot of neurological conditions.