Day 180

I really need to keep up with these posts! I am working on my knee everyday, sticking to my physio exercises and also adding in more at the gym. I hit the gym everyday because they have a Bosu ball there, which by the way is the best thing since sliced bread. I love it! You can do so many different things with it and it's a great tool to have for ACL/MCL recovery. 

My ACL recovery is going very well, the knee feels better with each day that passes. The MCL is still loose, and I can definitely feel it, but I am working on strengthening my inner thigh muscles to try and make lateral movements stronger. I wear my custom DonJoy for all my workouts  to keep my knee stable at all times.  

Below are a few of the exercises I have added to my physio program:

Bosu ball squats: 3 sets x 10 reps

Bosu lateral hops / Bosu T-hops: 3 sets x 10 reps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbhY5WWgki8

I've tried experimenting with a few other movements including lateral skating with the bosu, alternating legs, 3 sets x 10 reps on each side. This movement helps a lot with the muscles that you use when moving/pushing laterally. 

Now that the weather is nicer I've started to train outside as well. It feels good to be back on my bike! Threw some new handle bar tape on it. Blue, my fave, and matches the body too! 

Swimming and biking are becoming easier, and I can now add resistance and push through the pain. However running is still a no-go. I was hoping to compete in my first triathlon this year, but it's looking like I won't be ready for it by July. There is a later one in August as well, so i'll keep training for that! That has been my only goal so far, is to run! 

Until the next post,

Steph