Wednesday 7th January 2026

Ellie’s first day for Hydrotherapy at Animo. The instructions said to  not walk her far, no food before etc etc. We then followed Waze (sat nav). Yes, it took us the shortest distance BUT it was cross country down single track lanes, covered in mud and ice and the further we went there was snow lying on the ground. Horrific journey.  The outside of the car is now disgustingly filthy.

Jess was very good, studying Ellie walking first and discovering where there was some muscle wastage. This was an assessment appointment. She then took her into the treadmill and just put a little water in so that Ellie would get used to it. She wasn’t too keen on the harness she had to wear. Jess then showed me two exercises to do at home twice daily.

We have booked 4 more weekly visits.

When home we had to shower her to remove the chlorine and then keep her warm and relaxed. I don’t think Ellie was that impressed.

Another failure for Spurs in the evening. I should have watched Traitors instead!