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Update on Quadricep/knee Injury
Duane:
Samson--I am still praying for your recovery!---Duane
Gabriel:
You are always in my prayers buddy! :)
Samson:
Hi Forum,
Just some information updating my recovery phase from Quadriceps Tendon reconstruction/reattachment. Tomorrow, it will be six weeks since my surgery. I saw Dr. Friedman last Wednesday and He said that my progress was better than He expected. At this time, I'm able to do 6-10 straight leg raises, can get my knee to bend about 60-65 degrees, my goal is 90 degree's. For my at home personal therapy, I perform the following movements: 1) Ankle Pumps; 2) Static Contractions of the Quad Muscles; 3) straight leg lifts; 4) Heel slides and 5) Hip Abductors. All of these exercises can be performed while lying in my Bed.
Also, I use my Portable Ultra sound Machine twice a Day for 15 minutes and My Inferno wrap device that sends Electromagnetic Waves into a Thigh twice a day for 25 minutes. I still have to wear a fully locked Orthopedic Brace while ambulating with the exception of shower time and while sleeping. Up until last Wednesday, I had to wear the Brace while sleeping too.
I am able to do all of the Domestic Chores around the house, so at least Pam doesn't have the added stress of carrying an extra burden beyond going to work. I had Pam bring a set of 25 pound dumbells from the Basement, so I can do some Seated dumbell exercises for the Upper Body. The hardest of most difficult aspect of my recovery at this stage of the game is being a prisoner in my own Apartment. Aside from leaving this Apartment three times to see the Dr, I only left one other time, this past Sunday to see the Movie Breaking Dawn 2 with Pam. so, in 6 weeks, I've only left my Apartment 4 times, it's a little maddening, but I've learned to adjust to my fate with the prospect that when I see Dr. Friedman on 12/26/12, My leg will be able to bend to 90 degree's. Dr. Friedman believes that I should be able to attain my goal of 90 degree's and be cleared to return to work.
I pray to God that if my leg returns close to normal function and that I show a great appreciation for having it's full use and not complain about doing all the building work and cleanup deeming other Tenants as lazy, but just be happy to be able to walk regular again.
Kind Regards, Samson.
Rhys 🕊:
Hi. I hope your leg recovers soon and I enjoy reading your posts. Praying for you for a speedy recovery. All the best and God bless you. ;)
Rhys
Gina:
Thanks for the update Samson. I pray you make a full recovery. God bless you and Pam, too. :)
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