Quote Originally Posted by crazycanuck View Post
Just a quick question Flur...Do you do any stretches for the vmo area? For example, (can be done lying down or standing)put your feet together then turn them to make a v. Now "squat" (kind of like a ballet move). Next one is to turn your feet inwards..

This is just one of the many exercises the pilates studio (and the physio) gave me as part of a regimen to get my right leg back on track.

Do you have access to a thera band? (the stretchy band things) What about a roller? Can you go to a pilates studio(not for a group session but a few semi-privates?)

Crazy thoughts on a wed afternoon..I know i didn't explain this well but i'm trying to visualize the movement..
I have been doing VMO-specific exercises, mostly yoga exercises though. Light strength stuff and gentle stretching so that everything doesn't seize up. I've also been doing the clam exercise that PTs almost always give for knee issues. I hadn't thought of plies though (which BTW you described perfectly), I tried that this afternoon and I could definitely feel the right muscles working. Thanks!

No theraband - I'm sure the PT will give me some when I get there though. I've used it for the clam and a few other exercises previously, but that would almost be too much for me right now - I'm way too sore! I've been using a tennis ball to massage the sore spots out. I can't really tell if that helps at all or not.

I'm open to any and all suggestions. Please keep them coming! Thanks!