Physical Therapy

So I started PT today finally.  I got my assessment and a list of home exercises to do.  The assessment went very well, as a matter of fact.

My physical therapist seemed to think that I was already in pretty good shape and that my knee should strengthen up in no time enough to compensate for the lack of tendon.  Apparently I still have some mild swelling in the back of the joint (but I think the straps on the brace are at least partly to blame for that) but no more than that and I only have a 10 degree difference in range of motion between the two legs (very good) and no excessive motion in the joint.  I'm only going to see her once a week and I got clearance to hit the gym as often as I feel like it between sessions.  I just have to steer clear of weight bearing cardio and stick to the bike or walking the treadmill.  I can do light strength training as long as it causes me no pain or discomfort.  Yay!

Guess where I will be tomorrow morning?

However, she did ask me to stay off the skates for at least 1-2 more weeks.  She wants to get me running on a treadmill first to see how my knee responds to impact as well as get me in the pool for some hydro therapy exercise before I skate.  She doesn't think I am at risk for further injury in day to day tasks and walking but does worry about another fall.  I promised her I would stay off for another week for sure and that I would not be getting back on skates until I get a nice new set of pads and gaskets...I will be the queen of knee protection from here on out. 

The one funny from today was when she measured my leg circumference.  It turns out my left leg is bigger around than my right.  Tee hee.  I guess I am really turning into a derby girl of sorts after all.