Veronica, I appreciate your frustration. The BoneSmart mantra goes against what many of us face in PT. I just want to add my personal experience.
By pushing too hard in PT obeying their directives, I had an injury. It has taken WEEKS for this to heal and the pain to stop. I learned the hard way that I should have listened and followed the mantra more. At first, when I was too shy to speak up for myself they were pushing my knee. I would sit silently in tears. After gaining the courage to speak up for myself on this forum, I did speak up. I wish I had done it sooner. Always remember, as Celle has said, it is your knee.
I want to also say, the physical therapist is HIRED by YOU to aid in your recovery. Would you let someone come in your house and make a mess instead of cleaning it? Would you let a mechanic destroy your car instead of fixing it? Would you let a daycare worker harm your child? Would you let a financial planner spend your money on personal items? You see, it is all the same. You have hired these people and direct the outcome of the work/service. I had a hard time speaking up for myself. I wanted to go along to get along. Be strong and just tell them at the next visit that you do not want them to push you to pain.
Pushing to discomfort is ok. When they start to push on your knee, tell them that they can ONLY do it until you tell them to stop. Physical therapists are not gods and many times you are seeing an assistant. Take control of your recovery. You will be happier, your knee will be happier, and believe me, your knee will heal faster and better. Prayers for you to have strength and healing.
How is your dear friend doing? I think of her each time I see your thread.
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