PT, Graduated.
I am already nearing the end of my physical therapy
journey. I have been working hard every single day to make sure that I am
taking full advantage of this opportunity, doing all of my stretches and
exercises at home. I know that my right arm is getting stronger. I am less
scared to try things that I was once afraid of. Examples of that include a
forearm plank (I have been afraid of how the plate would impact my ability to
be on my forearm) and a side plank on the right side. I am pretty sure I could
have done these things prior to this round of therapy, but it was good to have
someone there with me when I attempted them.
My mobility on the elbow is not improved, which means
straight arm planks should be avoided, just because I cannot use proper form.
In addition, things like overhead squats with any weight are probably also out
of the question for form reasons. I just cannot straighten that arm out, so I
would imagine that it has the potential to be dangerous.
At this point, my mobility options (for improvement) are
rather limited. There is always the option to have a second surgery to have the
plate removed. Obviously that would be determined in part by my surgeon and if
he even thinks it will be worth it. I mean, surgery is surgery whether it is
necessary or just desired. So obviously there are some downfalls to having
surgery and risks and complications involved. So I would imagine that there
will be a discussion between myself and Dr. Penix, as well as myself and J,
since I will be relatively out of commission for a week or so. (PS – about 85%
of the time that I type ‘Penix’, I misspell it – tee hee.)
As far as things with the legs go, I have moved past
Graston in my sessions. Apparently the fibrous tissue is broken up and it is
now on me to continue with the foam rolling/stick using to KEEP it broken up,
and to keep this from forming in my other leg or other places. I have moved
into running at physical therapy as part of my warm up and doing lots of plyo
exercises to help me legs get stronger to stand the pounding that I am putting them
through. It feels good to know that I am helping myself in that way. I am
working hard to get stronger and be able to put my legs through more and more.
I definitely have had days when I walk out of there that I
am feeling it and am sore. Those are definitely the days when I feel less
enthusiastic that I have been so gung ho about getting “fixed”. Being strong
can make you sore when you are doing a million squats and lunges on a bosu
ball, mixed with plyo stuff.
So today (Friday) was my graduation day. I hope I continue to feel great.
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