Physical Therapy
I got there a filled out all of the paperwork. The therapist took me to an exam room. She asked me a bunch of questions and then did an exam. She was bending me like a pretzel!
My right knee crunches when it bends. My right side is tighter than my left side. My right knee is swollen slightly. She said I had strong leg muscles. Makes sense I guess.
I will start the actual PT on Monday 3Xs a week for a minimum of 4 weeks. She said something about building/strengthening my right side to balance it with my left side. Something about ultrasound to work out the tightness in the muscle(?) I will have to ice there. I will have electric stimulation for the muscle but I can't remember why.
The only thing I am allowed to do is work upper body at the gym. I cannot even walk on the treadmill. After the 4 weeks I might be able to start using the elliptical/bike.
Nice, huh?
Feeling slightly frustrated,
Beth
My right knee crunches when it bends. My right side is tighter than my left side. My right knee is swollen slightly. She said I had strong leg muscles. Makes sense I guess.
I will start the actual PT on Monday 3Xs a week for a minimum of 4 weeks. She said something about building/strengthening my right side to balance it with my left side. Something about ultrasound to work out the tightness in the muscle(?) I will have to ice there. I will have electric stimulation for the muscle but I can't remember why.
The only thing I am allowed to do is work upper body at the gym. I cannot even walk on the treadmill. After the 4 weeks I might be able to start using the elliptical/bike.
Nice, huh?
Feeling slightly frustrated,
Beth
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Beth
the ultrasound thingy is nice - so is the TENS machine or whatever is called if they do that. I went through it all with my back.
4 weeks - that's nothing! You can do it! I see at least 4 pack abs in your future from all the core/ upper body workouts you'll be doing!
You have done an AMAZING job so far and I know you'll get back out there on the road running just intime for the awesome spring running weather!
*hugs* I know you are frustrated though..
4 weeks - that's nothing! You can do it! I see at least 4 pack abs in your future from all the core/ upper body workouts you'll be doing!
You have done an AMAZING job so far and I know you'll get back out there on the road running just intime for the awesome spring running weather!
*hugs* I know you are frustrated though..
R K.
on 2/3/10 8:59 am
on 2/3/10 8:59 am
Couple tips. make sure you keep track of PT visits. Many insurers limit the number per year. Many insurers also don`t cover unattended electric stim. The machine with the sticky pads like ekg pads and give you a stim for on and off for so many minutes. My BC/BS doesn`t cover that.
Work the heck out of your upper body, ask about using the quad, hamstring glut and ab/adductor machines as long as they isolate and don`y involve the knee, Ask if they have an arm bike for cardio. Like peddling a bike with your hands.
As a person that played football, wrestled, played rugby, raced bmx, raced motorcycles I spent lot`s of time in PT........enjoy it. The heat pacs, the stim and the ice down at the end.
Work the heck out of your upper body, ask about using the quad, hamstring glut and ab/adductor machines as long as they isolate and don`y involve the knee, Ask if they have an arm bike for cardio. Like peddling a bike with your hands.
As a person that played football, wrestled, played rugby, raced bmx, raced motorcycles I spent lot`s of time in PT........enjoy it. The heat pacs, the stim and the ice down at the end.
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I know you are frustrated but just think of it as exercise. 3x a week is better than nothing. You will be getting movement and you will be balancing out your body. Who knows, this might just make you a better runner!!
Kick arse on that upper body and keep that core going strong and you'll be just fine. The ultrasound and TENS are great!! I had them on my back, as well.
It's going to help! Hang in there girlfriend!
Kick arse on that upper body and keep that core going strong and you'll be just fine. The ultrasound and TENS are great!! I had them on my back, as well.
It's going to help! Hang in there girlfriend!
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I think all of it sounds GREAT. It's getting you to a better place eventually, just not down the path you had initially envisioned.
Considering your work out routine, I understand the feelings of frustration, but I agree with Liz - you'll be sporting a 6 pack based on all that upper body/core stuff you'll be doing!
Hang in there - and vent away any frustrations here!
Considering your work out routine, I understand the feelings of frustration, but I agree with Liz - you'll be sporting a 6 pack based on all that upper body/core stuff you'll be doing!
Hang in there - and vent away any frustrations here!
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