It’s been a week since my last physio. At home I’ve exercised, stretched and reached.
This morning I shaved, showered and joined Jill as we headed over to the physio office.
My flexibility is increasing in my right leg. My left leg has stayed much the same — some of that comes from a shooting pain in the right leg that we are still trying to work out.
I’m convinced that physio is designed to give hope, giving you one more opportunity to go to new heights of recovery. For that reason, I’m more than willing to try something new each time. Today there were stretches for my left leg. Also, an approach to stepping down (I still find it difficult to walk down stairs).
Imagine trying these things, then heading home. Phew!!
I slept a bit this afternoon and even at 4:00 I’m trying to clear my mind. I think in all of this, that is what has surprised me most. Emotions have been irregular, concentration has been short, and my usual intellectual acuity seems a step or two behind. For that reason, I sometimes get discouraged, not with my physical progress, but with slowness putting things together and generally remaining "with it." Thankfully, this is slowly coming back and I’m sure it is part of recovery. Just unexpected!!
Moving ahead! Yes — riding a scooter, not a sports car.
Hi,
I thought I would just say a word of encouragement re the slow healing of the knees. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and remember how long it took to get going on your original set of knees. Riding a scooter isn’t that bad, is it? Keep looking up!! Dad
Thanks, Dad. Always good to hear wisdom from experience that I can trust!!
Ron