ROM Disability
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saraevelyn21
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I have Erb's Palsy in my left shoulder/arm that leaves me with a severe lack of ROM - I can lift my arm straight out, horizontal & even with my shoulder, but my elbow will not straighten so my forearm is always near my body (almost a more narrow '<' shape, the point being my elbow)
I also cannot lift that elbow above my shoulder without using my right arm to pull it as straight as it will go (never fully extended)
I am not able to put weight on that side (push-ups, planks, etc..) and when I do a curl, the left arm will not go straight back up, it comes in towards my chest (like saying the pledge, only opposite, lol)
SOOOO - I'm worried that my arms will be disproportionate! Is that crazy?? Does anyone have any experience with anything similar to this?
Erb's Palsy is not treatable, I can work on flexibility and expanding my ROM but doing that won't ever give me a full range of motion.
I would like to eventually see a physical therapist, but I'm currently working part time at min wage with no benefits and not likely to get any in the near (or far) future.
I also cannot lift that elbow above my shoulder without using my right arm to pull it as straight as it will go (never fully extended)
I am not able to put weight on that side (push-ups, planks, etc..) and when I do a curl, the left arm will not go straight back up, it comes in towards my chest (like saying the pledge, only opposite, lol)
SOOOO - I'm worried that my arms will be disproportionate! Is that crazy?? Does anyone have any experience with anything similar to this?
Erb's Palsy is not treatable, I can work on flexibility and expanding my ROM but doing that won't ever give me a full range of motion.
I would like to eventually see a physical therapist, but I'm currently working part time at min wage with no benefits and not likely to get any in the near (or far) future.
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See if there is a physical therapy school nearby. There are students where I live who will see people for free. They are with instructors, so it's still very worthwhile. If that is an option, you'll still need an order from a doctor.
But most likely, yes, the left side will be somewhat smaller than the right. Everyone is asymmetrical. Most people won't notice unless you point it out to them.0 -
Ah, that's a great idea! Thank you!0
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