September 30, 2020
I have been trying to make standing a part of my regular routine. Maybe not daily but as much as I can with my schedule. Ever since my last blog, September 19, I have done the following:
9/20 1 hour 18 minutes
9/21 40 minutes
9/23 30 minutes
9/26 50 minutes
9/27 1 hour
9/29 1 hour 20 minutes
9/30 55 minutes
I would stand longer but my blood pressure tanks. However, something very bizarre did happen last night. My BP went extremely low but for whatever reason it jumped back up. That was after an hour and twenty minutes. That is the first that has happened as far as I can recall. No rhyme or reason, just my weird unpredictable body.
I scheduled a call with Restorative Therapies this coming Monday. They are the manufacturer of the bike that I ride pretty much every day for 2 hours. When I say bike, here’s what I mean if you’re not familiar – (https://restorative-therapies.com/ifes-systems/rt300/). It is beneficial.
Since 2005 Restorative Therapies systems have been cleared by the FDA to:
- Reduce muscle atrophy
- Reduce muscle spasms
- Improve local circulation
- Maintain or increase range of motion
- Facilitate muscle re-education
The one I have is giving me some problems lately. Not to mention I have been using it hard for the past eight or nine years. Over 17,000 miles. They are extremely expensive. I figured it would not hurt to talk to someone and at least get an idea of the cost. Maybe I will just have to start working on a new fundraiser!