What?
It was a normal day until a swerving car crossed lanes and hit us head-on. I thank God that we are alive and recovering (the other driver, my occupant and I). My purpose for this blog entry, however, has very little to do with the accident.
As of July 30, a broken right wrist has made its impact on my life. Other than playing instruments, I am desperately right handed. Or was. My first splint and cast entirely covered my thumb and most of my hand, turning me into an instant "lefty."
Between the fracture and other injuries, there was very little I could do. I got so bored that I read more books in one week than I had the entire year before. (That doesn't include half of Les Miserables, which counts as three or four books.) How I missed writing, playing my instruments and knitting.
Well, today is day 40. I decided it's time to at least try working on a project I had started two months ago.
Guess what.
I'm knitting again!
I discovered that loom knitting is VERY good therapy for people who have lost the use of a dominant hand. The very reasons that started me loom knitting are the very reasons why it is a wonderful adaptation and therapy device!
1. It controls the tension of the yarn.
2. It is easy.
3. You get quick results.
To this I add that holding the hook device will strengthen the non-dominant hand in preparation for the fine coordination for tasks such as writing.
I can't guarantee that your non-dominant handwriting won't continue to look like chicken scratch, but it might be much neater chicken scratch!
Blessings,
mrfb
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