I have been progressing in PT every week or so, however last night I had reality handed to me on a bozu ball. I was trying to do some balancing on my left side, focusing on my left glute and hamstrings, but no matter how hard I willed it my muscles would not cooperate. I …
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Buns of steel
My PT workout sessions are all about strengthening my glutes, hamstrings and quads in order to support my hip and ultimately get back to running shape. Everything I do can be augmented to be done at home or in any gym so I thought I would share some of the booty wealth with all of …
Kicking Butt
Yesterday was my first day of personal transitional training. I worked with a trainer at my physical therapists office doing specific strength training to build up my leg and glute muscles. She certainly kicked my butt for that full hour but it felt great! It was wonderful to move my body again, pushing it to …
Must Work Those Muscles
Since my recovery does not need prescription rehab I haven't been in a real rush to go to PT. But yesterday I decided to set up a plan to get my muscles moving again and get back into shape. In addition to swimming I will now have a transitional trainer that will work with my …
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 …
Can I have a do-over morning please?
When I woke up at 5:40 yesterday morning I was expecting to go to a 6:15 spin class and then catch the 7:30 bus to work - well let me tell you this did not happen. Instead, when I got to the gym, with plenty of time to sign up for the class mind you, …
Almond Jay 