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Jan. 25th, 2009 08:18 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kenjariI survived the first three days of classes at work without too many bruises. No matter how well-prepared you think you are, it's hard to truly be ready. Wednesday was absolutely crazy, complete with a few last minute changes to room assignments and accompanists. It's really hard to keep up with everything, but we all made it through. Thursday and Friday were still very busy, but at least somewhat less frantic. At least I find all of it rewarding, and I really like all the faculty and students. Sometimes dealing with the overall administration of the conservatory can be a little frustrating, but that would be true in any academic institution.
One of the nice perks of working in a dance department is the attitude towards injury - we really take it seriously here. Y and E are genuinely concerned about the state of my arm, and won't let me lift anything heavy. Also, I can use some of our resources to help deal with my arm tendonitis. I've started working with Debi, our Alexander technique instructor, in brief sessions on the days she teaches. It's early yet, but I think it's going to be really helpful, because Alexander technique will address the main frustration I have with this particular bout of tendonitis: I don't know what's causing it. we also have a physical therapist on staff who comes in once a week to do consultations with the students. Y and E have encouraged me to consult with her when she's here, which I'll get to do on Wednesday.
It's terrific to have all these resources to draw on, because this is proving to be the worst time I've ever had with my right arm. It's more painful, and proving to be much more stubborn than previous problems.
One of the nice perks of working in a dance department is the attitude towards injury - we really take it seriously here. Y and E are genuinely concerned about the state of my arm, and won't let me lift anything heavy. Also, I can use some of our resources to help deal with my arm tendonitis. I've started working with Debi, our Alexander technique instructor, in brief sessions on the days she teaches. It's early yet, but I think it's going to be really helpful, because Alexander technique will address the main frustration I have with this particular bout of tendonitis: I don't know what's causing it. we also have a physical therapist on staff who comes in once a week to do consultations with the students. Y and E have encouraged me to consult with her when she's here, which I'll get to do on Wednesday.
It's terrific to have all these resources to draw on, because this is proving to be the worst time I've ever had with my right arm. It's more painful, and proving to be much more stubborn than previous problems.
