Two new braces

So, I'm going to try to explain why Blondie is using these two braces.....

The wrist guard is like one kids would wear while roller blading, or skateboarding. Her PT wants her to wear it on the playground or between classes in case of falls. That's the idea anyway. I think Blondie will probably wear it once and then too many people will ask questions and she'll hide it away in her backpack. I also think its going to be very hot. There is one her OT has ordered for sleeping in to maintain a proper position for her wrist because THE THUMB IS REALLY MOVING! Blondie is really getting movement back in that thumb, and the wrist can almost turn all the way over.

The leg brace is because she is losing range of motion in her foot - she can't move it like she used too, and somehow this may help. She only wears this to bed. I don't know the technical "how it works" stuff because honestly, I've taken a step back from therapy. I'm thinking that it maintains the traditional position of the foot, and may help stretch the hamstring while in the flex position, but I'm only guessing. Brian is currently taking her so I can get a break - I've been doing it with Blondie fairly exclusively for almost 5 years. I'm tired - I'm sure she is too, but she is still cheerful about going.