8 hours a day walking around Disney parks doesn’t matter which one though.. my pain management is high but my energy takes a toll through out and needs 10+ hours of sleep to get through any day.I have had *years* of PT - all aimed at keeping me up, on my feet, mobile, using the minimal amount of assistive devices possible.
At WDW, all of that is out the window.
First of all, the *average* Guest walks between 3 &10 mile *per day*. How far can you walk unassisted before it takes a serious toll on you?
Then let's talk about pain management. As in, if you don't stay ahead of your pain, and you get into what my PT calls a "pain spiral", you can ruin your entire trip to WDW before breakfast on the second day.
And last but not least, how does it benefit you to (potentially) wind up back at physical therapy after Disney World, because you didn't want to use the best available tool? (which in this case is an ECV).
Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to, right? Everyone has had that experience. And using an ECV (or whatever mobility device or assistance is appropriate for you) falls into that category. You are still at Disney World, even if you have to use a scooter - you are still where *thousands* of other people wish and dream and pray to be every single day.
My case is mild enough it is barely visble to most people. My foot does turn sideways almost like a duckI have had *years* of PT - all aimed at keeping me up, on my feet, mobile, using the minimal amount of assistive devices possible.
At WDW, all of that is out the window.
First of all, the *average* Guest walks between 3 &10 mile *per day*. How far can you walk unassisted before it takes a serious toll on you?
Then let's talk about pain management. As in, if you don't stay ahead of your pain, and you get into what my PT calls a "pain spiral", you can ruin your entire trip to WDW before breakfast on the second day.
And last but not least, how does it benefit you to (potentially) wind up back at physical therapy after Disney World, because you didn't want to use the best available tool? (which in this case is an ECV).
Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to, right? Everyone has had that experience. And using an ECV (or whatever mobility device or assistance is appropriate for you) falls into that category. You are still at Disney World, even if you have to use a scooter - you are still where *thousands* of other people wish and dream and pray to be every single day.
Never had that problem when using my manual chair. People usually complain that I move too fast for them.
Come to think of it, I get the same complaint when I'm using forearm crutches too. Though, I tend to skip when I'm using those. PTs hate that, but I know what I'm doing and walking them is just annoying. Actually walking the crutches doesn't extend my range nearly as much, and it slows me down too much as well.
My daughter was born with bilateral club feet, and even with the best care from birth (Shriner's Hospitals) she still has visible issues, although they are not as noticeable to others who aren't looking for them. (If that makes sense)
How was your trip? I hope you made some great memories!
some good thing I have cuz I can’t hear my dad’s snoring
