 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Lisa,
I echo what Eileen has said. There is no substitute for physical therapy. The longer your dad waits to get that started, the longer it will take to get full movement back. I did exercises with the therapist, but what helped me the most was what I did at home.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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