PT Part 2
Re: PT Part 2
Good luck with the pt George . Tomorrow will be visit number 4 . Still gonna need the chair and walker for awhile longer . With walker im at 50% weight bearing . Still no stairs .
Put you plans in the nail scarred hands.
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Hang in there, Billie! You're half way home!
May I assume you're not here to inquire about the alcohol or the tobacco?
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Re: PT Part 2
Keep at it, Billie. It will just take time & effort but don't over do it.
George
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Re: PT Part 2
Day 4, 07/09
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 122
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained another degree of bend today. We did hit it pretty hard this morning & I went to my
fitness center immediately after to do my upper body work. I an a little sore but this too shall
pass. Now I just need to make sure I do the exercises at home this weekend.
Just for kicks, I had the therapist measure my right knee & it was at 121 with which I am happy.
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 122
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained another degree of bend today. We did hit it pretty hard this morning & I went to my
fitness center immediately after to do my upper body work. I an a little sore but this too shall
pass. Now I just need to make sure I do the exercises at home this weekend.
Just for kicks, I had the therapist measure my right knee & it was at 121 with which I am happy.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
Re: PT Part 2
Have any of your PT's told you that working the healthy opposite leg/knee/shoulder will actually speed your recovery of the affected area? A really good PT told me this several years ago and explained that he didn't know why it worked, only that it did and he saw the results. I've followed his direction will all my successful rehab. A friend had a total knee done on the 6th of this month and had previously asked me if the rehab would hurt. I told her "Hell Yes, but it's a good hurt."
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Re: PT Part 2
Yes. I do a lot of the same exercises with the right knee. Part of it is too keep the same strength/flexibility in the off kneedecoykrvr wrote: ↑July 9th, 2021, 3:15 pm Have any of your PT's told you that working the healthy opposite leg/knee/shoulder will actually speed your recovery of the affected area? A really good PT told me this several years ago and explained that he didn't know why it worked, only that it did and he saw the results. I've followed his direction will all my successful rehab. A friend had a total knee done on the 6th of this month and had previously asked me if the rehab would hurt. I told her "Hell Yes, but it's a good hurt."
to balance with the other knee.
George
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Re: PT Part 2
Day 5, 07/12
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 123
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained another degree of bend today. Muscles have tightened up a little but shouldn’t last too long.
I have 6 more sessions & should be in pretty good shape by then.
Day 6, 07/14
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 125
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained 2 degree of bend today reaching the goal of 125. Hopefully I gain get even more bend.
I rode the stationary bike today & was able to pedal normally, a first. The PT replaced 3 exercises
with 3 using a couple of weight machines, which makes the muscles work more, a good thing. I
may start some light lower body weight work at my fitness center Friday; I just need to make sure
I don’t over do it. Today was a very positive day from my perspective.
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 123
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained another degree of bend today. Muscles have tightened up a little but shouldn’t last too long.
I have 6 more sessions & should be in pretty good shape by then.
Day 6, 07/14
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 125
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained 2 degree of bend today reaching the goal of 125. Hopefully I gain get even more bend.
I rode the stationary bike today & was able to pedal normally, a first. The PT replaced 3 exercises
with 3 using a couple of weight machines, which makes the muscles work more, a good thing. I
may start some light lower body weight work at my fitness center Friday; I just need to make sure
I don’t over do it. Today was a very positive day from my perspective.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: PT Part 2
Way to go, George! Great progress!
May I assume you're not here to inquire about the alcohol or the tobacco?
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Thx. I think there will be more progress & at a quicker rate since things have loosened up quite a bit.
George
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Re: PT Part 2
Yer' gittin' it done Jorge
Keep at it and you'll be as good as new & used as you can be
Keep at it and you'll be as good as new & used as you can be
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Re: PT Part 2
Thx. It's paying off. I have mowed every week starting 2 days after the operation but no weed-eating until today.soiltester wrote: ↑July 14th, 2021, 12:07 pm Yer' gittin' it done Jorge
Keep at it and you'll be as good as new & used as you can be
I have a wheeled weed-eater so there is pushing involved as well as walking. I was able to gitter dun for 45 mins.
before I got tuckered. Took a 15 min break, got on the mower & spent the last 1 1/2 hrs mowing. That's in the
books until next week. I am really pleased with the progress in the last week or so.
George
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Re: PT Part 2
Day 7, 07/19
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained 1 degree of bend today surpassing the goal of 125. It was a pretty basic workout.
The most difficult exercise was balancing on a half ball & doing squats. At least I had a
bar to grab if I lost my balance. On to the fitness center tomorrow.
Day 8, 07/21
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Pretty routine today with some added weight & reps to some of the exercises. The PT
indicated that she didn’t think I would gain much more in the bend of my knee. The
top of my calf muscle is already pressing on the bottom of my hamstring when the knee
is fully bent. The isn’t any room left for much more bending.
Day 9, 07/23
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Today was a little tougher than usual but nothing I couldn’t handle. I had already had
1+ hours of workout at my fitness center which probably caused my muscles to tire more
quickly during the knee therapy.
Two more seasons with PT & I’m on my own. Pre-knee, I generally worked out Tues & Fri.
I’m thinking of changing to Mon, Wed, & Fri to keep the progress going.
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I gained 1 degree of bend today surpassing the goal of 125. It was a pretty basic workout.
The most difficult exercise was balancing on a half ball & doing squats. At least I had a
bar to grab if I lost my balance. On to the fitness center tomorrow.
Day 8, 07/21
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Pretty routine today with some added weight & reps to some of the exercises. The PT
indicated that she didn’t think I would gain much more in the bend of my knee. The
top of my calf muscle is already pressing on the bottom of my hamstring when the knee
is fully bent. The isn’t any room left for much more bending.
Day 9, 07/23
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 126
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Today was a little tougher than usual but nothing I couldn’t handle. I had already had
1+ hours of workout at my fitness center which probably caused my muscles to tire more
quickly during the knee therapy.
Two more seasons with PT & I’m on my own. Pre-knee, I generally worked out Tues & Fri.
I’m thinking of changing to Mon, Wed, & Fri to keep the progress going.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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Re: PT Part 2
Day 10, 07/26
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 127
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I was surprised that I had gained another degree of flex. I think my PT was also a little surprised.
Most of this session was spent on building up my muscles as my flexibility was pretty good
My last session is Wed, 07/28. A lot of that session will be performing various “tests” to show
how much I have progressed. It will be sent to my Dr. & the insurance company. I expect to “ace”
all the tests. Now it’s onward & upward.
Day 11, 07/28
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 127
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Today was my last day of PT. They ran me through several tests, all of which I exceeded the targets.
My plan, going forward, is to start going to my fitness center 3 times a week instead of twice for a
month or 2 to continue moving forward. I have a Docs appt in the morning & I expect him to be
pleased with my progress.
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 127
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
I was surprised that I had gained another degree of flex. I think my PT was also a little surprised.
Most of this session was spent on building up my muscles as my flexibility was pretty good
My last session is Wed, 07/28. A lot of that session will be performing various “tests” to show
how much I have progressed. It will be sent to my Dr. & the insurance company. I expect to “ace”
all the tests. Now it’s onward & upward.
Day 11, 07/28
Flexibility goals:
Bend = 120 - 125 Current = 127
Straight = 0 Current = 0.
Today was my last day of PT. They ran me through several tests, all of which I exceeded the targets.
My plan, going forward, is to start going to my fitness center 3 times a week instead of twice for a
month or 2 to continue moving forward. I have a Docs appt in the morning & I expect him to be
pleased with my progress.
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
.17 = NITRO OF THE RIMFIRE WORLD USAF 1969-1973
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Re: PT Part 2
That report get's ya', a big, double thumbs up
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Re: PT Part 2
Thx.
George
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Well done, George! It's behind you now.
I wish mine was!
I wish mine was!
May I assume you're not here to inquire about the alcohol or the tobacco?
I am the man from Nantucket.
“Leave the gun, take the cannoli” -Clemensa
When attacked by a group of clowns...Go for the Juggler!!
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“Leave the gun, take the cannoli” -Clemensa
When attacked by a group of clowns...Go for the Juggler!!
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Re: PT Part 2
Thx. I still have a ways to go but I think the worst is behind me.
You'll breeze through yours as well Just keep the faith. Good Luck!!!!
George
YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR BODY STILL. YOUR HEART JUST HASN'T CAUGHT ON.
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