Even though my surgeon has not prescribed daily physical therapy the only way that I am going to build up my leg muscle is by exercising. So almost every day after work I try my best to workout in some capacity. My go to is swimming because it is the best cardio workout I can …
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The Bike
In addition to swimming I have been cleared to ride a bike. As much as I really dislike the stationary bike at the gym I have learned to embrace it as an alternative way to move my body and keep active. In the pool you can't listen to music or read a book so …
Things You Don’t Always Want To Do
I love running. And when I was able to do it at a moments notice there were always times where I had to talk myself into going for a run. Some days I would just prefer to seep in an extra hour or come straight home from work and park myself on the couch, instead …
The Importance of Walking
I know that I am not fully mobile on two feet yet, but hopefully next week is the week I get rid of the extra limbs I've had for 2 months. Despite still using my crutches I still try to go for as many walks as I can. Even at work, when it's easier to …
Last Day of 24
Yesterday was my last day on this Earth as a 24 year old woman. It was a rather typical day, took a shower, went to work, answered emails, walked around the office, made some phone calls...oh wait...did you catch that....yup I WALKED AROUND MY OFFICE! I am still on crutches but my doctor gave me …
Check, Check, Check
Last Sunday I posted that I wanted to accomplish three goals by the end of the week and I am happy to say I can check all three off of my list. #1 To put more weight on my leg than I have in more than 5 weeks....CHECK Since my doctors appointment on Tuesday I …
What I Didn’t Eat Wednesday
Today is supposed to be a post about what I ate yesterday (WIAW), just as I do every Wednesday. However, yesterday I was not eating particularly unique or interesting foods. In fact, they were my typical foods, cottage cheese, banana and nut butter, luna bar...because I was more focused on my follow up doctor's appointment …
Healing
When you have a broken hip you do a lot of lying around and snuggling, like this: And being taken out by dear friends, like her: And going out for family dinners to eat yummy food, like this: You also do a lot of thinking about the time before your accident, the actual traumatic …
WIAW: Forget CrossFit…Crutch-It
I know that CrossFit is the big craze right now, and I while I have not had a chance to test my strength with a WOD, I have been working my muscles with a similar intensity - using my CRUTCHES! Hopping around on one leg and using my arms for support to do anything and …
PT for ME
Ever since I came home from the hospital I have documented milestones such as, going to the bathroom by myself, taking a shower, hopping down the stairs, and now I have reached a new level - I went to physical therapy yesterday! I have mastered my crutches and championed the stairs, so I felt it …
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