As a quick point of clarification, my PCL is loose by virtue of being partially torn; additionally, I mischaracterized the PCL's role to a certain extent, as it could more appropriately be described as preventing posterior femoral movement in relation to the tibia. I don't have the formal education necessary to really rattle my semantic physiological saber, but I still like to correct myself when and where possible.
My understanding of the injury was clarified by my new PT, who has served me with a license to abuse myself through various strengthening exercises and proprioceptive and balance work. Color me pleased, as it's incredibly enjoyable to be given a proverbial green light in at least part of my workout regimen.
Also, I've shed my somewhat ad hoc cross-tendon braces (ace bandages are amazingly versatile) far earlier than expected and started eccentrically loading my patellar tendons. That fits nicely into my present strengthening regimen, but it's especially satisfying to drop the "crutch" of constantly bracing myself.
Although it's certainly quite weak, my right pec seems to have finally healed up. I'm still babying it somewhat, as I'd like to avoid any relapses into injury, but I'm holding off on any direct strength work until the same can be said for my left side; I already have enough unilateral discrepancies, so I'll wait until I can recruit both sides without pain before starting on any pectoral rehab work.
I've also recently undergone yet another bronchoscopy to check my airway for signs of stenosis, and, as before, things are all clear. Because of my string of positive showings post-stint removal, I'll no longer need to get scoped yearly; instead, I can simply see the good doctor annually to have some (relatively) simple breathing tests done to check for any indicators of trouble.
Good news all around, so I'll wrap it at that.
My understanding of the injury was clarified by my new PT, who has served me with a license to abuse myself through various strengthening exercises and proprioceptive and balance work. Color me pleased, as it's incredibly enjoyable to be given a proverbial green light in at least part of my workout regimen.
Also, I've shed my somewhat ad hoc cross-tendon braces (ace bandages are amazingly versatile) far earlier than expected and started eccentrically loading my patellar tendons. That fits nicely into my present strengthening regimen, but it's especially satisfying to drop the "crutch" of constantly bracing myself.
Although it's certainly quite weak, my right pec seems to have finally healed up. I'm still babying it somewhat, as I'd like to avoid any relapses into injury, but I'm holding off on any direct strength work until the same can be said for my left side; I already have enough unilateral discrepancies, so I'll wait until I can recruit both sides without pain before starting on any pectoral rehab work.
I've also recently undergone yet another bronchoscopy to check my airway for signs of stenosis, and, as before, things are all clear. Because of my string of positive showings post-stint removal, I'll no longer need to get scoped yearly; instead, I can simply see the good doctor annually to have some (relatively) simple breathing tests done to check for any indicators of trouble.
Good news all around, so I'll wrap it at that.
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