I don't know about you, but I am one who can either get really excited about change or really grumpy about change. Before it happens, I get really nervous. After it happens, the excitement or grumpiness is completely dependent on whether or not I like it.
I know. You are shocked at this revelation.
The new PT, thankfully, has me really excited. I have already made the commitment to be completely honest with him, so when he asked me how my hip had been since I last saw him, I was honest: it was at a 5 for most of the week and I not-so-smartingly tried new things anyway, like TRX Pilates. Then, I got smart, took some anti-inflammatories, foam rolled, really focused on my PT exercises and this morning, it was a 2. Imagine that.
The excitement of this morning's session was a new piece of equipment (for me): a machine that helped take some of the lumbar pressure off for squats. So, I was able to do a full squat easily as well as single leg squats. It was amazing! I want to do squats all the time on that thing.
We also did directional touches, where I get into a partial squat position and extend one leg out to the side, then 45* behind me and then directly behind me. PT said I had great form and was able to hold that position, which can be difficult for hip arthroscopy patients, perfectly. He kept asking if I was having any pain in the actual hip while doing all of this and I said no, but I could feel it in my quads and glutes. He said, " Good. That's where you should feel it."
Afterwards, I got to relax in the game ready sleeve - ice and compression all in one. I haven't had that since week 3 post op. It was amazing.
So, new PT has me both excited and motivated. New job has me excited. And the other new thing that has me excited?
I closed on the house yesterday. And my lender got me a rose to celebrate. No more holding pattern.
#constantforwardprogress
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