#23 : Knee

Quests for Health and Fortitude

I am seeing a physical therapist now, and I am doing the exercises he says for me to do (they're so difficult!! My baby muscles are screaming, but I guess that's how they grow up to be strong...)

Here's a sample of what I did my first week:

Every week he adds more exercises to the routine. I have noticed muscles growing, and at the end of each session with him, I am able to do more of a squat without pain in my knee. So, that's encouraging.

My mom went to him before I did, and I agree with her: he's funny, personable, and super knowledgeable with a healthy appetite for continued learning. If you are in the Triangle area and need a physical trainer, I highly recommend Matt at Dunn Physical Therapy (down at the Apex location):

My goal is to get it strong enough that I can do a 5k race in May (which would be a Boss Battle for my Live Active quest). And then to continue to do my exercises and be strong enough to get back into bellydancing (which then, my goal would be to eventually get my certification to teach).

Saw a doctor about the knee, and I'm actually doing what he tells me to do: Quest #23 Complete!

I'm getting more excited the more I get finished! Oh, the possibilities!

KJets