A PT question...what would you do?

[Wahine]

I agree with Knott, tell her you're not keen on doing the leg extensions and that you'd be interested in learning some closed chain kinetic exercises that work the same muscles and are more functionally applicable for you.

Re to back to back days, I also agree. Unless they have a very good reason, ie treatment on the second day will be different that the other and is needed to get some sort of necessary treatment in... I'd cancel one of them and if it was me, I'd cancel Wed. I never have patient's on back to back days unless there is something that has to be done by the PT that can't be done on their own and is necessary for a good outcome. This is sometimes the case with very new injuries or post surgical patients. It doesn't seem to me like you fall into that category.

I hate to say this but... some PT clinics are all about the money and will push for the other appointment for that reason. They will also sometimes feel like they can make you dependent on treatment at the clinic by using machines that you don't have access to at home. If they only give you exercises you can do at home, how are they going to keep you coming in? This kind of behaviour ticks me off.

[HillSlugger]

I did my my PT either Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday. I did those leg extensions, too.

[rocknrollgirl]

Thanks guys. I talked to my tri buddy from the pool today, he works at the clinic, but is out on leave. He said the same thing, that if the leg extensions concern me, just tell her to find a closed chain exercise.

I also asked him about the back to back days. He said he thought it would be ok because he said on the second consecutive day, that we could hit stretching really hard. He feels that my lack of flexibility, which is really bad is causing most of my trouble. Super tight ITB.


I think that I am going to go Mon and Thurs this week. Wed just makes for a really ugly day for me anyway.

We have almost a full gym in the basement of our house. Once I learn what to do, I can do a third day at home.

Thanks for your input..It is greatly appreciated. I am in incharted territory here.

Ruth

[han-grrl]

If you have concerns about the exercises, i agree, just ask. this is YOUR body. as for back to back days...ask why and what they planned on doing. If you are really that sore after one day, listen to your body. treatment can cause some flare ups, and going in too much can end up being a little painful on the body.

[HillSlugger]

I had to ask when we'd start adding in the stretching.