Medicross Physiotherapists, Tableview, Cape Town
I had an appointment today at the physiotherapist regarding my left leg. I feel like it has slowly collapsing in front of my eyes. I have been putting more strain on my right leg because I can function normally with my other leg. The knee, the ankle and my injured toe has been giving me problems since mid year 2013.
I met Elanor, whom seemed immediately easy to talk to. She made me aware of certain things right from the start. I had an ankle injury some time 2002/2003, and because there was no treatment I have strained the other joints. My ankle has weakened over the years. Now this may have been the primary cause of my knee being injured recently, 2013. She gave me a massage and some treatment, which was awesome. She then carefully explained to me certain ways I can start working on strengthening my ankle and also work out at the gym without putting more pain on my knee.
Home TREATMENTS:
- one leg balance 1 minute intervals 3 times each morning and night. I can gradually increase the length in time as I improve.
- Leg raises from 10, 3 sets increasing as I get better.
Gym TREATMENTS:
- Leg raise machine
- Squats using the ball as balance against my back and stopping till before I feel pain. I can still work my thighs, bums and ankles whilst doing this.
- Cycling - the seat must been inline with my hip bone, and because of this, no tension will be created on my lower back.
- Swimming, great body workout.
- Take Caltrate Plus, regularly.
These are small but successful steps I have committed to taking towards my goal in weightless and healthy eating. From today, I will no longer take fizzy drinks, and also dilute my juices, and take in more water.
Here is to 2014, great body, and commitment.
#thisismyrace2014
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