Amazing what a few days can do! Today's physical therapy session was much better than Monday's. I didn't feel like I was fighting against my hip the whole time. I was in better control of my leg and could do all the exercises without needing to use my psoas/hip flexors at all, avoiding the dreaded hip flexor spasms from hell.
In fact, I was doing so well, she had me put almost full weight-bearing on my op leg for a few seconds, then shift weight back to my non-op leg. I was shocked, but it really felt OK, so I did a few more. Then she had me do some "mini squats" - just bend my knees a little bit, with my weight distributed evenly on both feet. Again, no issues for a set of 10. I felt pretty awesome, especially after the miserable first PT session.
After therapy, my husband and I went out to lunch. I can sit up for about the length of a lunch comfortably, but anything longer than that and I need to stretch out. I've heard that some have issues sitting up post-surgery, so I am thankful that I can sit up for meals without too much trouble.
Wow, so much progress in such a short time! That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThey also had me shifting my weight to the operated leg in the first week. I was kind of like, "Ummm, really?" But like you I was surprised to feel no pain. I'm glad PT was much better this time!
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