Also, Kathy,
Look for therapeutic riding programs in your area.  You won't get the
intense physical/ occupational therapy but, you can learn a fun skill that
will keep you in shape.  The therapeutic riding program Horses for the
Handicap in our area is very reasonably priced at $10 a session.

Beth the OT

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> Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2000 11:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: Therapy (2)
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>
> Kathy Jo,
>
> I do therapeutic riding (hippotherapy), and I highly recommend
> it.  I had a
> lesson today, and I can feel a huge difference in the tightness in my
> hamstrings, and in my posture.  The insurance from my dad's
> company doesn't
> cover it (I don't get Medicaid or other subsidized insurance, so I don't
> know about those benefits), but in my opinion, it's well worth
> shelling out
> the money.  Check out http://www.narha.org/ to find the accredited
> hippotherapy providers near you.  Good luck with it, and let me
> know if you
> need more info.
>
> ~Joy~
>