August 2012 Update

My knee is feeling better thanks mostly to the physical therapy.
I have been given a list of exercises to do to increase the strength of the quad muscles and to stretch the tightness of the calf.

Here is my daily routine:

• Slowly raise and lower left leg while on back (right leg bent), 3 sets of 15.
• Slowly raise and lower left leg while on side, 3 sets of 15.
• Bridge exercise to strengthen the gluts, 3 sets of 20.
• Sets of writing alphabets with heel while leg is raised, 2 full sets on back and also on side.
• Stand on each leg without holding on, 3 times a day minimum 30 seconds, both legs.
• Stretches of the calf, throughout the day.
• Exercise bicycle 40 minutes a day.
• Walking throughout the day, 20 minutes minimum.

It may seem like alot to do, but it does go by fast and you can really tell when you miss a day or run out of time. I have to make this a priority for myself. I am amazed how weak my left leg was. Don't let this happen to you!

I'll be back in awhile to update you on my plantar (foot) problems.