Today is day 39 into my new PT plan and taping. I mentioned getting sore quads finally. I can up my weights almost weekly or every other week. Also new is adding some vert! I mainly stuck to anything flat, but I've done a few walks now with 500' elevation gain (sometimes in a very short section) and it is doable. Sometimes I'm a little sore. Two rest days does me wonders too. Just another tick mark for progress!
Also I'm adding some single legged bike pedaling. One minute every 5 minute block. I have to bump down the resistance for that. Feels pretty OK! My new PT assured me I am doing great, my rehab is working for ACL stuff and great for any knee rehab (I had worried and wondered when/how I segue into ACL rehab). She said don't worry about how long I will need to tape. In the future, we'll only use it for new exercises e.g. running or adding load when needed. She said embrace the process and where I am now as it's allowing me to build some strength. Whatever she says is so reassuring! Photo: I can get to this trail now FINALLY from my office in 20 minutes of walking. I avoided it all recovery due to steep switchbacks, but yesterday I did it - hooting and clapping for myself when I got to the top! Super flat in between the steep part though.
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AuthorA 45 year old active female who tore her ACL in January 2017 (at the age of 40). Reconstructive surgery in February 2017 with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft. Archives
November 2022
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