Post op physical therapy is designed to aid the recovery process. Usually the progression is linear and proceeds as anticipated. However there are times when a patient experiences a setback. Instead of having less pain and more range of motion, the person backslides or remains in … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Subacromial Decompression Post-Op Recovery
My eyelids fluttered. Slowly, the room came into focus. As a male nurse called out my name, I remembered. Earlier that day, I was lying flat on a cart on my way to the operating room. Along the way, I drifted off to sleep. Before I regained consciousness, my surgeon and his … [Read more...]
Should I Have Surgery?
When a doctor recommends surgery most people become fearful and begin to question the necessity. Much like the peaceful skies that erupt with unpredictable bursts of light from fireworks, people contemplating surgery are jolted by the unanticipated news. Many will simply ask, … [Read more...]
Exercise and Personality
Last Sunday, I followed my morning routine by going to Lakeshore Athletic club. I headed to the lap pool. I had my choice of any lane. I selected the middle lane. I dangled my legs into the water. A shiver zigzagged through my body. “Yikes!” I placed my hand on the surface. … [Read more...]
The Joys of Skiing
I am continuing the NaBloPoMo challenge to post a blog each weekday in February. Starting yesterday, I deviated from my normal path by posting a poem. While skiing today, I formulated two additional poems. Both capture the essence of the joys of skiing at Keystone Resort. I … [Read more...]
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