Heavy Workout

Monday Matt had some meetings to figure out the best rehab for him. They discussed what he could do and how they could build on his strengths. A person from City came over to discuss what they would be doing for Matt over there.
So today they put Matt through his paces. First he did the arm bicycle for 20 mins. A trip to City rehab had more work for him. They worked Matt on the mat for 1 hour, rolling, sitting up. He discovered he could balance himself fairly well while sitting, so they have decided to do one day a week on the mat and one day a week standing/walking. You have to crawl before you can walk. It will be great to work out the core muscles such as his abs and back so they are stronger when he eventually walks by himself. So after being on the mat his neck was sore but they were not through with him yet. Matt went to the gym for 1/2 hour and did the stepper for one full minute by himself. He was very proud of himself and so are we!!
They also tried the rowing machine or upper body tone machine. He did way better then he had previously in his right hand but they were very suprised at his left hand. The way it works is they start with nothing, then some tension, then some weights at the beginning. So the left could hardly do anything when he was at City when there was nothing on the machine. However now he now can move the machine with a little tension on it.
Matt got to try a new machine they have which they didn't think would work for Matt. It makes his arms move like he was cross country skiing. The increments are from 1-7 and Matt could do increment 2. Matt, you not only amaze the staff but you also amaze all your die hard fans!!
Tommorrow he again goes to City . But first they will teach Matt to do self cathaterizations. It will increase his independence and help increase dexterity.
Will write more tomorrow. Keep praying and praising!!