Worried and Frustrated

[bonichione]

Hi,

If any one can give me some information to help relieve this anxiety, It would be greatly appreciated.  My daughter went to BC July 20th.  We received a call 1 week before her scheduled graduation, September 13th, that she did not pass her run.  She spoke with her dad and did not want to speak with me, because she did not want to cry. She was only on the phone for seconds.  The next call came 10 days later.  She sounded really good and she said, she was in FIT and they were working with her to pass her run and that her back was hurt and this is reason she could not pass the run, so she was getting physical therapy.  I still did not understand where she was, because we did not receive any letters from her.  The last call was almost three weeks ago which she said she probably needed a Plan B if she did not make it, because she is currently in RCU which has 4 phases.  I am not sure what this means.  She said that she is still receiving PT, but did not know what will happen, because she is in a lot of pain when she runs.  Is there any where I can find information on what the phases are and what to expect on a day to day bases.  I finally received a letter from her dated September 23rd a week ago.  This is very frustrating.  Please anyone.  I need advise. 

[lemonelephant]

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I may not have these exactly right, but this is close:

Phase One: the first 1-2 weeks after an injury or surgery---the goal of physical therapy (PT) is to reduce swelling, control pain and to get her moving a little bit. During this period, she may be prescribed medication for pain and inflammation control. PT often focuses on minimal range of motion exercises.

Phase Two--next several weeks (seldom less than 2 weeks)--the goal of PT is to increase stability and motion. PT often focuses on strength training and range of motion exercises.

Phase Three--2 to 8 weeks or more--the goal of PT is to restore the recruit to preinjury activity and performance level. PT often focuses on balance, stretching and strength training. The recruit may be put on Light Limited Duty (LLD) during this phase.

Phase Four--the recruit returns to previous activity level while continuing to protect the injured part from injury. The PT may give the recruit exercises and advice to help to prevent reinjury. The recruit is declared Fit for Full Duty (FFD).

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[bonichione]

Thank you so very much for your speeding response and means so much!  May be I will rest a bit tonight.  Thanks again.

[lemonelephant]

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