I have two 50 min classes on Mondays and Wednesdays that are back to back. Today, I stood for most of them and oh did my feet punish me. I told my students about my surgeries so that they would understand if I was sitting or kneeling on a chair during class. I wish I took a picture of their faces, because they were in utter shock to hear about the extensiveness of my surgeries.
I had to teach for 2 hours, had office hours for 2.5 hours, then off to PT, and back to school to meet with my online class in person. Luckily, I will only have to meet with my late class a few times this semester. That made for a packed day to have to return to school after PT to teach at 6:00 pm, especially since I had been at school since 9:00 am.
PT SESSION #14
Similar to last session:
7 mins elliptical
Heavier theraband for lateral walks (3 times across the therapy floor and back)
4 x 12 theraband leg press
Bungee-cord walks, 10 x all 4 directions
Step-ups on a higher step with a foam pad
Heel Raises from a step (FAILED)
3 x 10 Leg press heel raises
Manual Therapy: Combination e-stim/ultrasound on calf
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Reflection
Today was a great day. I was absolutely exhausted by the end of it. I have been out of the house for more than 10 hours, and at work the whole time, except for briefly leaving for PT. What did I learn? I can do it! This was probably the hardest day I will have for the semester on my feet. It was my first time challenging them to stand while teaching (3 classes!), PLUS walk around my building/school, PLUS tolerate not being elevated all day, PLUS push them in PT. The important thing is that they made it. I will go to sleep with them sore, but I will wake up with them stronger.
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