Still stretching. I think its going to take a while though to get the ITB stretched out. Guys in general aren't very good at stretching throughout life, and it gets harder to stretch as we get older. At least this is how I see it. Can't believe I'm actually considering a Yoga class at the gym... I do alternate ice and heat across the side of the knee where the ITB snaps. Ice before a workout and heat after. Jacuzzi at the gym is broken, again. Hope it is repaired soon.
A few weeks back we dropped lower body exercises in PT, and we've been slowly adding new upper body work. Trying to get some neck and shoulder posture corrected. Some of my poor posture is from the accident and recovery. But a lot of it is years of carrying myself poorly. Sitting at my desk isn't that great for me either.
Overall, I feel pretty good. I feel strong, but know I need to keep my steady and slow progress. I can certainly tell when I"ve been on my feet too long, or been in one spot too long. I pushed snow yesterday with my shovel instead of scooping and tossing. Took my time, and when I was half done, a neighbor came along with his snowblower and finished it for me. He did everyone's driveway in the cul-de-sac. He was just happy to be able to run his expensive machine for the first time this season.
And, speaking of snow. And posture... I must look pretty funny watching where I step when its slippery. I have really good shoes that barely move on ice. But I am SO leery of falling, more so than with my knee, at times I'm nearly immobilized.
Saturday night we went out with some friends (shared party for a couple of us with birthdays!), and I felt good, stood and chatted at length. Sat as I needed to. Its good to feel "normal". Good to BE normal.
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