Today at PT, I was measured at 113 degrees or so! I can honestly say I have been working hard on my flexion, spending an hour or so per day trying to force my knee to bend. The physical therapist's threats of them having to push on my leg are a big motivation...LOL! If I wasn't over 110, he was going to push on it. WHEW!!!
I've recognized a new issue. I went so long with my ACL being torn, that I got used to walking with my knee slightly bent. If I walked with it straight, it would hyper-extend, or give out, backwards. Now, I have to relearn to walk correctly all over again. Today, I was walking on the treadmill at 1mph and I had to CONCENTRATE on good form. I never thought I would feel like I was getting a workout doing a 60 minute mile...LOL!!!
I am pretty much going to start ditching my brace now. The thing is constantly sliding down and I am just SO sick of it. My PT said that he wouldn't say anything if I didn't come in with it on...LOL! I HATE the darn thing! I only wear it outside of the house anyways.
4 comments:
You are disciplined, Jenn! Keep at it, keep practicing that proper walking form. Don't get frustrated or discouraged...it is going to be for the best in the long run! Literally and figuratively. :)
Sounds like the PT is going very well! Keep up the great work.
Looking good! Keep it up.
Yay for progress!! Good job, keep it up!!
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