Yesterday was a suckfest. Did PT then worked.
Protocol for Day 11 PT session:
Massaged and stretched the shit out of my leg. Flexion is good but I can't achieve anything beyond 110 degrees without the PT cranking down on my leg.
-Standing knee extensions using 17 lb weight 3 sets of 10
-Balancing on my leg, catching and throwing a light soccer ball ~30 catches
-Monster walks with resistance band, 2 laps
-Side step with resistance band, 2 laps
-Leg press 4 sets of 10
-Hamstring curls 3 sets of 10
-Incline pistol squats at 90 degrees flexion 30 reps
-Iced for 10 minutes at the end
Milestones/comments:
I can go down the stairs but not comfortably. I think its a range of motion issue and not a strength issue. Going up is a little bit of a challenge but I can do it slowly.
The hamstring curl was a bitch when I rehabbed my right knee, but they seem easier with the left knee.
Muscle tone is reduced already compared to the right knee. That bummed me out yesterday. All that work for it to disappear in 11 days.
Bicycle is easier and doesn't hurt much anymore.
Knee is sore today. I will work in the lab as long as I can and then go home to rest before attempting PT on my own at the gym. I only did one PCR yesterday. It was a full 96 well plate though and it took me extra long to prepare it because I would sit and get up to do stupid things I forgot to do. PT days will be the hardest to work on my feet. It should get easier.
I am really moody like 24/7 pms.
