kehorner

My PT was great. It started off with soaks in hot water with electric stimulation (an unlikely combination, I know!). That was fine, just wet and sort of an electric buzzing sensation. Then they'd do ultrasound, where they just move this wand around over the area. Then they'd do massage to help with the swelling. Then some stretching. Really, it wasn't too bad. The stretching was hard and kind of hurt a bit, but nothing really really hurt. I started with really easy exercises with the therapist providing resistance. Then I progressed to the bike and doing other range of motion and strength exercises. I think I went three times a week. I don't remember how long I went. Maybe two months?

As for activity... I had my surgery in the middle of March. In the beginning of July I was helping people move. It was sore by the end of the day and I was a bit tentative with it, but I was getting around fine. Now I am completely healed and could go do anything I wanted. Just let your pain be your guide and be patient. Good luck.