Week 2_day 2_

Ok So WE are into the 2nd week.....

Rehabilitation After ACL Surgery
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide
says......
"Weeks 1-2:
Range of motion exercises can begin immediately after surgery. The initial focus is to regain full extension (the ability to fully straighten) of the knee. In general, flexion (ability to bend) is much easier to regain than extension.
Patients will work with physical therapists to work on gait training (walking), gentle strengthening, and aerobic work. I like to get patients on a stationary bicycle as soon as possible after surgery as this improves strength, motion and aerobic activity"


Full extension in knee= CHECK
Work with physical therapist= CHECK
Pon a stationary bicycle as soon as possible after surgery as this improves strength, motion and aerobic activity = THIS WILL BE THE FOLLOWING WEEK'S GOAL

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Todays stats:
8am:anti-inflammatories
9am:Physio
1pm:Anti-inflammatories and 1 x Synap Forte
8pm:Anti-inflammatories and 1 x Synap Forte

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This day was a difficult one, as i went out in the morning for physio , and then was out and about for breakfast with my gran, went to her house, didn't really relax , as my leg was uncomfortable,
i went home and just took it easy for awhile.
Tonight i am not so tired.
But what i can say is today is the first day in one week that i have had "real" caffeine! Real coffee! i've bn having de-caf so that i would not have a problem sleeping, which i sometimes can because of a sudden inactive lifestyle.