Came home same day

[FlbrkMike]

 :D :D

Like you, Ernie, my biggest problems are in flexibility, especially the quads, hip flexors and hammies.  It think it's primarily because of the limited ROM that I was tied up with for so long.  The strength is coming along much better.  I'm still going twice a week (in fact I have an appointment in three hours), and my therapist can stretch me a lot better than I can do it myself.  Even though it hurts (so good) I really look forward to my bi-weekly appointments because I get out of the office a little early at 3:30 and I can go and concentrate on the stretching and exercise a lot better than I can do at home.  Plus, it really helps me to focus on what I need to do and keep doing.

I'm surprised you can't get an appointment for 3 1/2 weeks.  Do you have any other options?  My doctor let me pick a PT service and then sent the orders over (I did use the one he suggested).  I was able to get going in less than a week.

Mike

[hipnhop]

That sounds strange to make you wait for PT. There are exercises on this site that are real good.  I am focuses on strength building. My doc says it is the reason for my limp - weak abductors. Not stretchering too much just got off restrictions.   Also, had such more ROM that it is going to be hilarious watching me straight. I think it will make good entertainment for the guys at the gym.

[Ernie]

I could (and may) look around for a different PT who could see me sooner.  I decided to go to the Emory clinic which is close to where I live, and is very highly regarded, but takes a while to get an appointment.  The PT I'm going to see has a half dozen advanced degrees and teaches at the med school, so I think may be worth the wait.