Back in the Driver's Seat
Arthroscopic right knee surgery was done March 10, 2008. I had my second PT appointment with Michelle one month later on April 10th ... the improvements have been dramatic. She is a bloody Rock Star, I swear. My knee was swollen, and I barely had 90 degree range of motion when I first saw Michelle at 3 weeks post surgery. She massaged the !@*** out of my distal quad, thereby releasing the tension I had felt, which then allowed me to actually work the muscles I needed to. We worked on re-activating my quads, specifically the VMO.
Within one week I have increase my range of motion by 30 degrees or more. I have increased strength and am now walking without the aid of crutches. The BEST part of my rehab therapy is that I am back in the driver's seat - literally. I drove again for the first time on April 10th.
I have permission to go on a "real" walk, swim, and spin on a stationary bike starting now ... and Michelle is optimistic that I will be running again soon! I am thrilled beyond belief. In addition to giving me my physical life back, she has also given me a new found optimism. The depression that accompanied my month long disability has fallen away, and I am again feeling in charge of my own future.
Thank you Michelle!