Roper1218
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- Joined
- Jan 25, 2019
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- Age
- 67
- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Gender
- Male
9 weeks out -- I took your advice concerning backing off the PT and it's been 10 days. I don't see any ROM reductions so far. Still do weekly massages on the IT Band / hamstring/ quad and Chiropractor adjustments. No longer have pain on the outside of my knee when taking a step (when I roll from heel to toe and lift my foot). Instead I have pressure on the front and outside, Like a balloon that blows up on each step. One of the Bonesmart members suggested a compression sleeve, so I bought an inexpensive one at Walmart today and tried it. Amazing, no more of the balloon pressure when I walk. Not sure if this is good or bad for the long term, but it sure helps me get to a better gait. Hopefully it will reduce the low back pain that has been bothering me.
I am starting to go up steps like a normal person although much slower and not to many at a time.
How do you know when to go from healing to strength building (beyond walking). I'm an avid Pickleball player and already anxious to get back on the court. (I know-- I need to have patience...)
Getting up from a sitting position is still pretty painful, but I guess that is to be expected.
Have a visit with the surgeon scheduled for next week.
Thanks for all the great posts and guidance.
I am starting to go up steps like a normal person although much slower and not to many at a time.
How do you know when to go from healing to strength building (beyond walking). I'm an avid Pickleball player and already anxious to get back on the court. (I know-- I need to have patience...)
Getting up from a sitting position is still pretty painful, but I guess that is to be expected.
Have a visit with the surgeon scheduled for next week.
Thanks for all the great posts and guidance.