A few weeks ago, I posted about an episode I experienced with a less-than-friendly co-worker. That post received more comments than any of my previous or subsequent posts. I could choose to believe the reason was exceptional writing on my part, but I’m smarter than that. It’s more probable that many of you have had [...]
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This post is a comment/question for all those out there who have started or completed physical therapy after an ATR. I spoke with a friend of mine this week who is a physical therapist. He told me that when the time comes for physical therapy, follow the doctors orders and don’t overdo it. He has [...]
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Had my first post-op visit yesterday. I’ve never looked forward to a doc visit so much. Three things I wanted to do:
1. Feel air on my leg again. I’d been in a splint up to my knee for two weeks.
2. Attempt to move my foot.
3. Ask a list of questions I had compiled in the [...]
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People are strange.
Sometimes it’s a look, and sometimes it’s a comment.
I’ve found that, most of the time, people are willing to help someone on crutches. Or at least they will offer an encouraging word. But then there are those occassional idiots.
Today at work, I heard two people say “He’s just milking it.” Right. I was crutching [...]
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The first day post-op, everything was new. I had to plan how to move from room to room, get myself set up on the couch so I could last long periods of time without asking my family for various things - you get the drift.
That was Saturday. Today is Monday. First day back to work, [...]
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My wife and I just got back from the orthopedic equipment store. I bought a stool to sit on while taking a shower. Also bought a pouch to hang on the front of the walker that I’m borrowing from my 70+ year old father (who doesn’t need it any more). I’m finding it easier to [...]
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The good thing is, I wasn’t doing anything stupid.
I am 41 years old. I exercise 5 times a week, am in pretty good shape, and I love all kinds of sporting activities. On Nov 4, 2009 I was playing a lunchtime game of wallyball at work. (Yeah, we have a racquetball court at work, along [...]
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