Knee recovery
Let me start by saying never break your knee. OMG this has been the longest recovery I have ever had. 10+ weeks so far and I'm still not walking right. Broken arm and collar bone are nothing compared to this.
First real ride on the bike since the accident. Still a little gun shy and I think I white nuckled every intersection or car encounter, but I made it to work today. Then I find out we could have thunder storms this afternoon. I didn't dress appropriately for that.
Still some stiffness in the right knee and I get painful twinges if I hit any bumps or potholes.
I am walking more normally, but stairs are still difficult I can't really do them foot over foot. I still take each step with the good leg first and then drag the bad one along for the ride. I'm a long way away from running, but I don't look so much like a club foot hunchback any longer when I walk.
I may take a ride with the club this weekend if I can find a short ride. I was going to go last week, but my wife said don't call me if you can't do it. She didn't think I was ready to try yet. So basically I chickened out and backed down. If the slow paced club ride goes well, I think I'll try and challenge my legs with spin class again.
I'm still lurking, and I hope to have some positive things to contribute to the forum again as I start to work out again.
Have a great day,
Scott
First real ride on the bike since the accident. Still a little gun shy and I think I white nuckled every intersection or car encounter, but I made it to work today. Then I find out we could have thunder storms this afternoon. I didn't dress appropriately for that.
Still some stiffness in the right knee and I get painful twinges if I hit any bumps or potholes.
I am walking more normally, but stairs are still difficult I can't really do them foot over foot. I still take each step with the good leg first and then drag the bad one along for the ride. I'm a long way away from running, but I don't look so much like a club foot hunchback any longer when I walk.
I may take a ride with the club this weekend if I can find a short ride. I was going to go last week, but my wife said don't call me if you can't do it. She didn't think I was ready to try yet. So basically I chickened out and backed down. If the slow paced club ride goes well, I think I'll try and challenge my legs with spin class again.
I'm still lurking, and I hope to have some positive things to contribute to the forum again as I start to work out again.
Have a great day,
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
I can't imagine how painful a broken knee is !!! What an awful recovery!
Maybe start with spin so if you need to call it a day - you just have to hop off the bike and not worry about getting home - and you dont have to worry about hitting the potholes and dodging cars?
Either way - I'm sure you will be back riding in no time! Looking forward to your return :)
Maybe start with spin so if you need to call it a day - you just have to hop off the bike and not worry about getting home - and you dont have to worry about hitting the potholes and dodging cars?
Either way - I'm sure you will be back riding in no time! Looking forward to your return :)
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injuring your knee doesn't mean you hace to stop being active, but it may mean that you may need to change the way you exercise. where possible, avoid high-impact activities that jar your joints such as running and football, or sports that involve sudden twisting or pivoting motions.
Swimming and aquaerobics are a great way to maintain aerobic fitness without puting excess strain on your knees.
:) have a great day, i hope it helps
Swimming and aquaerobics are a great way to maintain aerobic fitness without puting excess strain on your knees.
:) have a great day, i hope it helps
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