Thursday, May 15, 2008

PT Update 4 - 14 Weeks Post Op

Wow!! It's been over a month since my last post. I've been really negligent.

While a lot of time has past since my last post and while a lot has changed since my last post, a lot has not. So things are the same...but different. I'm still going to Physical Therapy and I'm still spending about two hours a night there. The difference is that now I'm only going two days a week. This is the first week I've been allowed to have my Saturday mornings back and I'm very excited. I've also been allowed to start running again which is great and I've been getting out on my lunch break at least 3 days a week. Not only is it making me feel better but it's helping me keep my wardrobe.

My routine at PT has been changed a bit and I feel I'm getting stronger every day. Below is my routine as of this week.

Exercise

Weight/Color/Time

Heat 15 minutes
Hand Bike Level 4, 4 minutes each direction
Pulleys 30 reps
Codman's Exercises 30 reps each direction
Front Raise 4 lb
Shrugs 10 lb
Biceps Curls 6 lb
Scapular Retraction Black
Internal Rotation Black
Rear Extension Blue
Adduction Green
Body Blade, Lateral, Rotation
2 x 30 Seconds each
Ball Stabilization 30 seconds, 5 times
Front Flexion, Wand 3 x 10 Reps
External Rotation, Wand 3 x 10 Reps
Plank 3 x 30 seconds
Kneeling Stabilization 4 lb
Manipulation/Massage n/a
Ice/Electric Stim 15 Minutes