This week I had my first Physical Therapy session. I know that many others have had therapy like this. I have heard many stories about it. My sister is a therapist, and she encouraged me to ask the doctor to order it.
This session involved allowing a skinny kid with braces on his teeth pushing down as hard as he could on my knees. I swear, he nearly stood on the table to push down hard enough. I am not kidding about the braces either. He has a little lisp from wearing plastic “invisible” braces.
I’m old. I’m tall. I’m horizontally challenged-that is the kind way of saying fat. I don’t know how this kid is going to be able to do anything with these knees. He will be getting as much of a workout as if he spent time weightlifting in a fancy gym. After he spent 45 minutes or so of pushing down on my knees in several different ways, then pulling on them as I sat on the edge of the table, I had to get up and walk to my car.
Believe me, I am going to park much closer to the door next time.
I’m hopeful for good results. I’m realistic enough to know that it is going to take a lot of time and a lot of work. My left knee is bent at nearly a 20 degree angle. No wonder it is challenging to walk any distance. It feels good just to be doing something about it. Moving forward.
I hope I make it.
Just My Life 
You will.
Just keep reminding yourself how much better your going to feel. Walks along the river with sunshine and flowers and birdsong, with no pain.
By: RustedGranny on March 16, 2011
at 10:57 am
I’ll be happy just to walk easily down my driveway for the mail!
By: chlost on March 17, 2011
at 3:41 pm
I hope it helps. I had PT after I hurt my back years ago and I was astounded at how much it did for me.
By: secret agent woman on March 16, 2011
at 9:15 pm
I am hopeful. I hear wonderful things.
By: chlost on March 17, 2011
at 3:41 pm
It may take a little while, but you should feel some improvements before too long. Quite a few in our family, including my husband with his “frozen” shoulder, have benefited greatly from their physical therapy treatments. I hope they gave you exercises to do at home – that’s important, too. Cheering you on!
By: Barbara Rodgers on March 19, 2011
at 8:31 am
I’ve had 3 treatments, and it is going slowly. Thanks for the support!
By: chlost on March 23, 2011
at 8:25 pm