beachcomber
post-grad
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Ummm... I almost hate to bring this up--- but I haven't "done" stairs yet. I live in a flat house so it hasn't been an issue, but last weekend I got called up on a raised stage to receive an award at the culinary competition my students competed in and there were no hand rails to hang on to. I managed the "up" part but the "down" was a problem... I had to motion someone over to "give me a hand".
I guess it is because of my back surgery... my knee is at 9 weeks PO but other than ROM we had to pretty much stop the rest of my PT until my back surgeon cleared me.
I think my ROM is ok for it---- I'm at 120 plus flex and 0 extension.
Did you just "do stairs" or were there other exercises that led you into it?
I guess this is a question for my PT--- just hate to give them any new ideas for torture. LOL! This past week of going back to work with some looong days and starting my new PT regimen including my back has been a tough one. I've been back to some pacing and crying nights for sure.
I've started pool therapy. I can't wait until we get to the part that people have told me they "love". So far it's just been a wet place to hurt!
Marching on.... (I did that!). Hope you all have a great day wherever you are both geographically and in your knee journey. The sun is shining here in Oregon and the crocus and daffodils are starting to bloom as harbingers of spring.
I guess it is because of my back surgery... my knee is at 9 weeks PO but other than ROM we had to pretty much stop the rest of my PT until my back surgeon cleared me.
I think my ROM is ok for it---- I'm at 120 plus flex and 0 extension.
Did you just "do stairs" or were there other exercises that led you into it?
I guess this is a question for my PT--- just hate to give them any new ideas for torture. LOL! This past week of going back to work with some looong days and starting my new PT regimen including my back has been a tough one. I've been back to some pacing and crying nights for sure.
I've started pool therapy. I can't wait until we get to the part that people have told me they "love". So far it's just been a wet place to hurt!
Marching on.... (I did that!). Hope you all have a great day wherever you are both geographically and in your knee journey. The sun is shining here in Oregon and the crocus and daffodils are starting to bloom as harbingers of spring.