This morning I arose about two hours earlier than normal. I weighed in at 169.8 lbs. Yes, I gained about a pound. It could be from the late night french fries that Victor insisted that we get from Wendy's after 9:30 p.m. last night.
Part of my recovery from the knee surgery is going to physical therapy two days a week. I go Tuesdays and Thursday. The routine is the same very day.
1. Heat pack for about 10-15 minutes with electrical leads
2. Ride the stationary bike for 5 - 7 minutes
3. Total Gym (leg press) a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
4. Toe Raises - a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
5. Leg Lift - a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
6. Hip Machine - 2-4 lbs - 10 reps one to two times. Three different positions.
7. Chair races
8. Leg hang
9. Ice pack for about 10-15 minutes
The physical therapist will spend about 10-15 minutes working the knee and measuring how straight my leg is and how far I can bend my knee.
Physical therapy will continue after I have returned to work.
These simple exercises to help me become mobile are a good place to start getting back into shape. You don't have to go to an extreme exercise routine to get fit. Sometimes less is more.
Part of my recovery from the knee surgery is going to physical therapy two days a week. I go Tuesdays and Thursday. The routine is the same very day.
1. Heat pack for about 10-15 minutes with electrical leads
2. Ride the stationary bike for 5 - 7 minutes
3. Total Gym (leg press) a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
4. Toe Raises - a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
5. Leg Lift - a minimum of 10 reps one to two times.
6. Hip Machine - 2-4 lbs - 10 reps one to two times. Three different positions.
7. Chair races
8. Leg hang
9. Ice pack for about 10-15 minutes
The physical therapist will spend about 10-15 minutes working the knee and measuring how straight my leg is and how far I can bend my knee.
Physical therapy will continue after I have returned to work.
These simple exercises to help me become mobile are a good place to start getting back into shape. You don't have to go to an extreme exercise routine to get fit. Sometimes less is more.
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