From a former Fitness professional - listen to the physical therapist and go slow. Your body will thank you in years to come. Oh the stories I can tell you!
Four days after my quadruple bypass surgery I was taken to Physical Therapy to begin rebuilding strength. My mind was still in a state five days earlier with complete mobility. I looked at my petite PT instructor and boldly stated, “Let”s get this show on the road” she looked at me and said with absolute but gentle authority, “Slow your roll cowboy, you are not my first cardiac patient!” I had no idea what I couldn’t do. I quietly did everything I was told and She had me climbing stairs without breathing hard in 3 weeks. I still send her a card every Christmas thanking her.
Happy to read that your leg/knee is getting stronger. Not being able to move (especially when you're a very active person) can really do a number on you physically, mentally, and emotionally.
From a former Fitness professional - listen to the physical therapist and go slow. Your body will thank you in years to come. Oh the stories I can tell you!
Four days after my quadruple bypass surgery I was taken to Physical Therapy to begin rebuilding strength. My mind was still in a state five days earlier with complete mobility. I looked at my petite PT instructor and boldly stated, “Let”s get this show on the road” she looked at me and said with absolute but gentle authority, “Slow your roll cowboy, you are not my first cardiac patient!” I had no idea what I couldn’t do. I quietly did everything I was told and She had me climbing stairs without breathing hard in 3 weeks. I still send her a card every Christmas thanking her.
My PT told me the hardest thing she was going to ask of me was to be patient. I laughed, but she sure was right!
I know!!! Patience is tough
Happy to read that your leg/knee is getting stronger. Not being able to move (especially when you're a very active person) can really do a number on you physically, mentally, and emotionally.