She may be too busy to answer this one at the moment, so I'll answer as per my experience. Mass movements (biceps/triceps for arms, quads/hamstrings for legs) are the easier motions to get back with rehab. I'm not sure how much movement she has, I haven't read this entire thread, but fine motor skills are the hardest to regain. I still have trouble with my right hand 11 years later, and I was lucky enough to be able to walk again.
My guess is she has a large amount of muscle "tone" in her forearms, which help her to grip things. Muscle "tone" as it was explained to me when I was in therapy was the muscle tightening up because it wasn't getting used, and so you can use it to your advantage when paralyzed.
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She may be too busy to answer this one at the moment, so I'll answer as per my experience. Mass movements (biceps/triceps for arms, quads/hamstrings for legs) are the easier motions to get back with rehab. I'm not sure how much movement she has, I haven't read this entire thread, but fine motor skills are the hardest to regain. I still have trouble with my right hand 11 years later, and I was lucky enough to be able to walk again.
My guess is she has a large amount of muscle "tone" in her forearms, which help her to grip things. Muscle "tone" as it was explained to me when I was in therapy was the muscle tightening up because it wasn't getting used, and so you can use it to your advantage when paralyzed.
Edited for grammar.
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