Jessica got my knee to 65 degrees today. It was at about 60 before she even started pushing. That was after the heat with my ankle tied to the table routine and the sonogram that I describe a few entries back.
She's also added several new exercises and is scheduling to have a representative come out and fit me for a contraption that will hold my knee in a bent position for extended periods of time. It sounds like it will be similar to my brace, except it can be adjusted and then locked into the bent position. She said it would be something that I will wear 3 or 4 times a day. Sounds like loads of fun.... Her ideas all seem to be increasing my range of motion though, so even if it is uncomfortable I'm game.
About Me
- Chris
- Austin, Texas, United States
- I am a seminary student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. At first it was somewhat strange being back in school for the first time in 18 years, but I love what I am studying and have quite a different approach and attitude than I did as an undergraduate. Before starting graduate school I was the Youth Director at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. I coordinated youth fellowship, Sunday school, summer mission trips, confirmation class and anything else that involved the 6th through 12th grade students. I was also the Facilities Manager as well but an accident changed that. In March of 2008 I fell at work and shattered my right knee. I had multiple surgeries and now my right leg isn't quite what it used to be. My knee only bends about 40-45 degrees and I can not stand or walk for extended lengths of time. It has a taken a bit of adjusting getting used to being partially disabled, but in the grand scheme of things it could have been much worse. I am now truly a member of "The Ministry of Silly Walks."
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