physical therapy

PHYSICAL (FYSIO-) THERAPY

Hello wonderful people … This is the issue I am dealing with right now …

I am 12 weeks post (R THR)... I live in Holland and I had to have a designated Physical Therapist upon discharge from the hospital as PT had to be continued right away.

First there were home visits which were beneficial – exercises and manipulation of leg etc. …

When I was able to drive, I went to the clinic where they have machines, stationary bikes and other things … The last 3 weeks I have been going 2x a week –

Since then things are going down – meaning that the muscle pain seems to take longer to recover –

I discussed this with PT and she told me that in order for me to get stronger muscles I needed to increase repetitions and add weight …

I had my last session last Friday and since then have not been able to even stand or sit up straight – knees and thigh muscles feel weak and my back feels locked, preventing me from even doing the stretching exercises –

The reason why I bring this up is that I have read so many posts from fellow hippies in the UK about PT not being given until much later, if at all … Is it because it is not part of the insurance and you have to pay for it, or is there another philosophy behind it (other than money) ….

I do listen to my body and she is not happy about all this, I can tell you … my friends, dear hearts as they are, are telling me to be strong and not to be a wimp but just do it –

I am dreading my next PT visit …

Thank you all for being with me these last 9 weeks …

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