Things you wish you could say

[notabitail]

Let's try this. +

Ohhhhhhhh.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

When I had my ACL repair, I was seated or laying down for two weeks, then on crutches for 2 months. When I first started doing exercises, I had to start in the bathtub because when I wanted the leg to lift, it wouldn't. I worked hard to get my mobility and strength back. It takes time. Be patient with yourself and just keep going.

Thanks, Bee, working hard here! The last thing I have to work on here is bending the knee. Practicing on the stairs but ... when I bend it, it's not strong, esp going down. Still a bit scary but we're getting there! Stairs have sturdy handrails on both sides, so that helps.

 

[RoyalChick]

Let's try this. +

Well done. I was struggling to figure out how to explain without saying it directly!

 

[Nabiki]

Thanks, Bee, working hard here! The last thing I have to work on here is bending the knee. Practicing on the stairs but ... when I bend it, it's not strong, esp going down. Still a bit scary but we're getting there! Stairs have sturdy handrails on both sides, so that helps.

Going down stairs is still a bit of a challenge for me and will be for the rest of my life. One of the things that I got into the habit of doing (and still find myself doing) is lifting and bending the knee back and forth any time I'm sitting down. Do ten reps, rest for a while, then do ten more. You will be amazed at what that will do for you.

 

[Sally PB]

One of the things that I got into the habit of doing (and still find myself doing) is lifting and bending the knee back and forth any time I'm sitting down. Do ten reps, rest for a while, then do ten more. You will be amazed at what that will do for you.

Excellent advice.

When I was rehabbing my broken wrist, I would work on it when I was riding in the car on the way to and from work. Or at lunch break at work. Or watching TV.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Going down stairs is still a bit of a challenge for me and will be for the rest of my life. One of the things that I got into the habit of doing (and still find myself doing) is lifting and bending the knee back and forth any time I'm sitting down. Do ten reps, rest for a while, then do ten more. You will be amazed at what that will do for you.

Yup. Exactly what I do. Several times a day. I'll also stand up between two canes for balance and lift and bend a knee, ten times, then alternate. Then repeat. At least twice a day.