Sore AF
Yep, I definitely used AF, because that's how I feel.
Hey there,
Friday I sat down on the couch and my knees were so so sore I couldn't stand back up. My boyfriend came over to help me get un-stuck.
I've been busy though!
I called HydraAthletics Kingston on Wednesday and they got me in for an assessment that day. What the heck is Hydrathletics, you may ask. It is a physio and athletic therapy practice that has 2 pools, one with warm water and one with slightly cooler water, both of which have treadmills built in. The warmer one has cameras under water to assess walking style and posture as well as posture and technique for any of the exercises the therapist gives you.
I was matched up with an athletic therapist and he is great. The assessment was a land assessment. We talked about my medical history, all my aches and pains and he tested my (nonexistent) flexibility and range of motion, and looked at my posture and walk.
They then got me in the next day for my first work out in the pool. First off, the pool was soooo warm. Like hot tub warm. I walked on the treadmill, did hip range of motion exercises, worked on squats and on my pelvic tilt. Then I walk some more on the treadmill, stretched in the pool and I was done. 30 minutes that didn't feel like much work until I got out of the pool. Then my body realized it had just worked out for the first time in a long time.
Friday I was aching from the workout and my knees are still in pretty rough shape. I'm waiting for an MRI appointment at KGH. Who knows how long that'll take.
Friday I saw a dietician to hopefully help my lifestyle get a little more on track and lose weight, which will take pressure off my joints.
So, I have had a lot of long car rides back and forth from Caledon to Kingston and back again. What has been getting me through is the Sickboy Podcast. I LOVE it. Three guys discuss chronic illness with a different guest once a week in a comical yet respectful and informative way. I definitely recommend giving them a listen (and don't mind the swearing, I believe it just adds to the hilarity). They haven't exactly changed my perspective on illness but they have definitely motivated me to continue to be an advocate for those struggling with mental/invisible illness like myself. If you're looking for something both light-hearted yet hard-hitting, go to iTunes or the podcast app and listen to their preview episode.
Have a great weekend (even though it's Saturday night already)
Jess
Hey there,
Friday I sat down on the couch and my knees were so so sore I couldn't stand back up. My boyfriend came over to help me get un-stuck.
I've been busy though!
I called HydraAthletics Kingston on Wednesday and they got me in for an assessment that day. What the heck is Hydrathletics, you may ask. It is a physio and athletic therapy practice that has 2 pools, one with warm water and one with slightly cooler water, both of which have treadmills built in. The warmer one has cameras under water to assess walking style and posture as well as posture and technique for any of the exercises the therapist gives you.
I was matched up with an athletic therapist and he is great. The assessment was a land assessment. We talked about my medical history, all my aches and pains and he tested my (nonexistent) flexibility and range of motion, and looked at my posture and walk.
They then got me in the next day for my first work out in the pool. First off, the pool was soooo warm. Like hot tub warm. I walked on the treadmill, did hip range of motion exercises, worked on squats and on my pelvic tilt. Then I walk some more on the treadmill, stretched in the pool and I was done. 30 minutes that didn't feel like much work until I got out of the pool. Then my body realized it had just worked out for the first time in a long time.
Friday I was aching from the workout and my knees are still in pretty rough shape. I'm waiting for an MRI appointment at KGH. Who knows how long that'll take.
Friday I saw a dietician to hopefully help my lifestyle get a little more on track and lose weight, which will take pressure off my joints.
So, I have had a lot of long car rides back and forth from Caledon to Kingston and back again. What has been getting me through is the Sickboy Podcast. I LOVE it. Three guys discuss chronic illness with a different guest once a week in a comical yet respectful and informative way. I definitely recommend giving them a listen (and don't mind the swearing, I believe it just adds to the hilarity). They haven't exactly changed my perspective on illness but they have definitely motivated me to continue to be an advocate for those struggling with mental/invisible illness like myself. If you're looking for something both light-hearted yet hard-hitting, go to iTunes or the podcast app and listen to their preview episode.
Have a great weekend (even though it's Saturday night already)
Jess
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