Physical Therapy

Monday was my first PT session with Sam at Integrated Physical Therapy in West Des Moines. He read my MRI report and asked about the injury and my progress, and then he examined my knee and leg and checked out my gait. He even measured how far I could bend back my foot to my rear on both legs, and there’s only 20 degrees difference. He thought he could improve that! And he also explained that it may heal, but even if it doesn’t, I will still be able to walk on it. If it does not heal enough for me to be able to do the kind of activities I want (long-distance hiking), then I might want to pursue surgery.

Mostly, he was knowledgeable, thorough, encouraging, all the while being relaxed and fun. No pain during the first session! Hope and a guide are amazing! I will have PT Monday & Wednesday mornings for 4 weeks- unless I decide I’m good to go. Feeling so much better already!