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Hello all my RPT friends. 3 years out!. Three years ago today I was enjoying a beautiful late summer day while competing in track and field events against other men in my age group. We have a state sponsored event called Senior games (open to all 50+ years or older) and I was doing rather well...at least until the high jump. I know what people think...why were you doing something like that? Well, I've always been an athletic person (played basketball and football in college) and I missed competing. I exercise quite a bit and was 25 pounds under my college weight. Well, I guess all those years of physical activity took a toll...OS thinks I had micro-tears from all the jumping, twisting and contact my knees took over the years. Anyway, one moment I was approaching the bar and the next I was lying on the mat not able to stand-up (just writing that took me back for a second and I got that sick feeling in my stomach). After the initial shock I was so mad at myself. I second-guessed what motivated me and I was really down on myself...upset that perhaps it was vanity, showing off, etc that led me to compete. Eventually, I forgave myself and discovering this forum a few days after surgery was a blessing. I had surgery the day after my injury (you can read my posts to see how I rehabbed) and I can happily report that I'm almost 100%. There are weeks that go by where I don't even think about my knee...I hike, swim, bike with absolutely no pain. The only thing that I try to avoid is squatting for too long (OS said I have slightly torn meniscus in both knees). I have full range of motion and strength in my knee. I am pleased with my outcome and attribute it to having a good OS and PT. I did what they asked but I also took charge of my own recovery. I educated myself, asked lots of questions, listened to my knee and did my at-home exercises. For all of you going thru rehab now, YOU too will get better, although we all experience a different journey. Celebrate your victories and be kind to yourself. I wish to thank John for all of his efforts on keeping this forum going over all these years...you have helped LOTS of people...including me. Thanks also to all the RPTers who went thru this with me...your support was invaluable. I wish you all peace and happiness, Jerry
Thanks for the moral support.I just don't want end up with bunch of fibrosis in the knee. And punch of other problems. I also don't undrestand why the surgeon does not want me to weight bear until the reinforced wire is out.I spoke to home regarding a bit of muscle activation and walking on the leg and he said no. ( I argued since tthe first thing we do in the clinic is getting the gait right and activation of the whole leg. ... oh well...