My First Re-Test

Wednesday, March 26th — Today I had my first re-test, to see whether any improvements could be documented since the original test on March 5th. First I lay supine on the table while Dr. Klein checked my neck; then I slowly and laboriously turned over onto my stomach, and he checked my spine. Then I stood, and performed various movements, mirroring Dr. Klein, who was standing in front of me.  Meanwhile, Emily was making notes at Dr. Klein’s dictation on the test sheet that had been completed at the beginning of my treatment.

Yup, just as I expected: I can turn my head from side to side pretty freely! I can twist my torso at the waist from side to side! I can even bring each arm behind my back; not very high, and not for very long, but oh my gosh, I can do it! David Klein says he is “shocked,” and that I have “more than exceeded his expectations for the first few months.”  When Cheng Cheng, the part-time student computer whiz, comes in next week, she will make a graph for me showing how far up the curve I’ve come.

I can’t wait to see that.