It has been 4 months since surgery, and I had my last physical therapy appointment today. Yipee... I am all clear to start my tennis recovery. I have been doing my normal weight lifting routine and have been running 2 miles.
I have lost my fast twitch muscles, but my phsyical therapist assured me that it would come back in time.
Also, I cannot back pedal the way I used to. Again, it will take time.
My next step is back to the tennis court!
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Hitting against the Backboard in 15 weeks and 6 days!
Today, I ventured to the ol' backboard. I have been feeling really good and felt I was ready.
I hit for about 30 minutes... not running for anything. In fact, it took me a while to even move my feet.....
I am a bit rusty, I must admit, but it was so nice to have my racquet in my hand, and a ball on my strings!
I hit for about 30 minutes... not running for anything. In fact, it took me a while to even move my feet.....
I am a bit rusty, I must admit, but it was so nice to have my racquet in my hand, and a ball on my strings!
Monday, April 10, 2006
15 Weeks Since Surgery
This week at physical therapy, I had my 3 month evaluation. As a result, my physical therapist said that she only wants to see me once/week in April, and then I am released to the tennis court.
UNBELEIVABLE!!!!
How exciting is that!
Well, I ran two days in a row, and the first day was great. My strides were longer and I ran a little bit faster.
The second day, I got a cramp in my calf muscle and had to walk home.
I have also been throwing the lacrosse ball with my son, and shooting hoops.... doing lay-ups on the left side is good therapy (according to my physical therapist) for my left knee..... okay.... I love to shoot hoops.
My leg is really starting to feel normal... like I do not notice it..... much more.
UNBELEIVABLE!!!!
How exciting is that!
Well, I ran two days in a row, and the first day was great. My strides were longer and I ran a little bit faster.
The second day, I got a cramp in my calf muscle and had to walk home.
I have also been throwing the lacrosse ball with my son, and shooting hoops.... doing lay-ups on the left side is good therapy (according to my physical therapist) for my left knee..... okay.... I love to shoot hoops.
My leg is really starting to feel normal... like I do not notice it..... much more.
Sunday, April 02, 2006
14 Weeks Since Surgery
Progress is slow and steady. This week I ran 2 miles a couple of times, and my running stride was longer. It took about 30 minutes to run the 2 miles last week, but this week, it was about 25 minutes. I forgot to time myself today... but my husband was like, "You're home already?" So, I am taking that is a good sign that I ran faster today than the other day.
My hamstring is still tight and I am continuing to work on that.
I am still aiming for May 1 to get on the court. I am really starting to itch to play tennis!
My hamstring is still tight and I am continuing to work on that.
I am still aiming for May 1 to get on the court. I am really starting to itch to play tennis!
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