My name is Anjeli but they call me Angel for short. I am 7 years old and I am in 2nd grade. I was born with a condition known as Fibrous Displasia. One day as I was playing, I fell down and broke my left femur. I needed surgery and was in the hospital for 3 days. When I went home, I could not walk. My parents had to carry me everywhere or push me in a wheelchair. My sisters also had to help me with the other things I could not do. After some time I was crawling to get around.
When my parents brought me to Pillars Physical Therapy, I was in a wheelchair, my whole leg was hurting and I could not even straighten my knee. I was afraid to stand up, walk and fall down again. I went to physical therapy three times a week and little by little I was walking better. As my legs were getting stronger, I was less afraid. I started using a walker then a cane then was walking without any assist in the treadmill. I was given many exercises that were fun to do. My twin sister Danyelle also came from time to time and joined me in the exercises. It was more fun that way.
Now I am back to school and walking without any help. Sometimes when I am tired, I still limp. I cannot run yet but soon I will be able to and will also be able to go back to ballet classes. Physical Therapy was not scary at all and it ended up being very good for me.
Thank you very much .
Anjeli Alano |
