I’m at 11 weeks post-op.
Today’s physio was a beast. I’m still processing the experience. This was the hardest my therapist has pushed me so far – I am generally confident in his approach but it’s arduous and part of me is nervous for sure.
I’m continuing to make solid gains each week and remain a bit ahead of the curve. “Fantastic” was one word uttered today. I’m at or just past 100 degrees of flexion and have “excellent” quad activation.
The manual therapy – loosening my kneecap from the scar tissue – is the worst, but it instantly translates into another 5-10 degrees of flexion. Then I was walked over to the stationary bike and, after setting my seat just a bit higher than normal, I was able to get all the way around! I slowly pedalled for five full minutes. It was a tremendous and proud achievement.
From there, some sets on the horizontal leg press, including a few with just the bad leg, which was tough but doable. Then I did BFR – vasorestricted – leg extensions, which were rough. My quad tendon/kneecap area do not enjoy these at all right now.
I limped out and was pretty tired all afternoon.
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