Over the last few days I have been able to see incremental healing. I am able to move my leg in many of the same ways that I used to, but some side to side motions are still uncomfortable and there is still some weakness. I had a short PT session today but as I left I realized that I was tired and that we did a lot of work in a short period of time. Dr. Karyn measured my flexion, and with a little pushing and more than a little pain I was able to get to 130 degrees. Just a week ago I was at 120 degrees, and I had started at 91 degrees. For reference, I can bend my left leg to 135 degrees.
We worked on some new exercises in the studio and modified some older ones to make them a bit harder. She has been impressed with the amount of strength that has returned as well as with my overall progress. My at home exercises remain essentially the same with a couple of modifications. My wall sits have now become full-on Roman chairs. I'm doing 15 and holding them for a 10 count. I have also increased my reps for each of the other exercises as well. I did 50 minutes on the bike this morning with 6x2minute big gear intervals. This afternoon I did another 50 minute walk with almost no discomfort on the downhill portions.
Here's the rest of the workout - I added some reps today:
Pull-ups 6x15
Push-ups 6x22
Tomorrow I have my one month follow up at the Hughston Clinic. Dr. Karyn wants me to make sure that I get the OK to start swimming and update him on my progress.
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