Jan 2, 2015 - 8 weeks after surgery

8 weeks after surgery and my progress continues but is slow. I think the biggest thing now is to remember to bend my knee every time I walk and not drag my leg. After sitting awhile, I am a bit stiff when I get up and forget to bend. The good news is that I am sleeping on my stomach really comfortably and my leg is completely relaxed all stretched out. I have full extension and I was able to get my heel to touch my butt this week. My physical therapy exercises are mostly the same but I am hoping that we introduce some running to my regimen this coming week.

Physical Therapy Exercises:
  • stretching exercises for both my calf and my hamstring
  • squats where I am now squatting down so my butt hits a bench, basically to 90 degrees
  • lunges - forward and sideways
  • leg presses with both legs and just with my right leg - increased weight this week
  • lateral step ups onto a step with my right leg, bringing my left leg up like I am marching
  • lateral touch downs with my right leg on a step and touching the ground with my left leg
  • leg lifts with a stretchy band in all directions on both legs, with my stationary leg on a balancing pad
  • lateral movement across the floor (side stepping) while knees are bent - WITH A STRETCHY BAND
  • balancing on my right leg on a soft balancing pad so that I have to stabilize