New Year, New Knee

I hope everyone had a nice holiday and a safe entry into 2020. After time spent in Portugal and Spain where the people, places and food were all great, it was time to get back to work and life in Kentucky. 

I'm now 4 months down the road from a left total knee replacement and did pretty well to manage the hilly streets and sidewalks of Europe for 10 days. It was cope and keep up or get left behind so quite the motivation to grin and bear it. I think the time off and training on ancient cobble stones and steps actually seemed to make me stronger when I got home. My range of motion is better on the bike and I feel stronger on the machines vs. just a few weeks ago.

But, my work is not done as just a bit of time climbing a ladder to peel off wall paper set me back with some pain and swelling as we speak. 

So, wherever you are in your rehab, you are never really done. As we make resolutions to lose weight and get stronger, we struggle against gravity, and Father Time. But like I've said before, working on keeping our legs strong helps us get to the next destination, the next vacation, the next adventure in life. 

I'm looking forward to another trip in 2020 and it may be out west or up in Canada this time. Having a goal gives me that motivation to get to the gym or at least take walks and keep up with my stretching routine. 

If you are moving along pretty well post surgery...congratulations!  If you feel like you are missing something and need some direction to reach your goals, maybe get back with your PT or hire a personal trainer for a few sessions. 

Keep up the good work,

Dr. Z