Questioning Surgery: I Knee-d More Information
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Tags: Aging athlete, injuries, knee injury, over training, recovery, rehabilitation
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Well I would support whatever decision a person made bit speaking from a professional pov as a massage therapist treating injuries, I agree (which u already know). I have many clients able to work with strength training, pt, massage, acupuncture, etc as well and are able to continue activity, maybe a slightly lighter degree. They have successfully been able to continue without some of the frightening things that could happen with surgeries. In the most recent past, a client has had some issues with infection, etc resulting in two more surgeries and still recovering.
I do advocate education and think that when you are mentally ‘comfortable’ with a decision, the healing begins and you are better equipped to aid your physical self in getting better.
You GO doc! I know if we all had the determination and focus you have for moving forward positively, life would be easier for us all
Great post Heather! Having been down the surgical route three times for the same issue, I agree that surgery is not always the best option. I wish I had researched my options a little more the first time. Ultimately, it all worked out for me, but given the subtle aches a pains I experience on a daily basis (albeit LESS pain than originally experience prior to surgery) I wonder if it was all worth it in the first place.
Look forward to your posts H. Always insightful. Miss you.
Great topic! With all the resources you have available, its wonderful you are able to treat on your own without all the cutting and surgery!
You are right…surgery is not a spa treatment IT’S SURGERY! I love your analogy.
I’m grateful for this post as I’m an instant gratification kind of girl and hopefully it will make me think twice, get a second opinion, and take the time to do the research the next time I need to seek treatment.
Btw, I am so sorry to hear what you’re going through. OUCH!!!
As an Infection Preventionist, I whole heartedly agree! Hold off, rehab it and give the alternatives a whirl before going under the knife! I read too many cases where outcomes aren’t so great….if you know what I mean.
Good luck…
oh and hey, my son is taking up pre-PT as he enters college this fall. I love the fact that I will have my very own PT too! What a benie!
Deidre. I love LOVE your thoughts. And you certainly have the professional experience with these things to add to the mix. Thanks, girl!
Wes. I miss you too. I love that you read my posts. I had no idea!
Kas. Whatever. I just love you.
Joanna. I FEEL and HEAR you on the instant gratty. Fortunately the older-wiser thing kicks in to at least slow me down these days.
Monica. Hey there! I’m loving your take on this whole thing. Honestly, it wasn’t until Deidre chimed in that I even considered the infection angle when I was listing the cons. Having an in-house PT is a huge bennie. Woop woop! Good for you, and great career field for your son. He’ll be in high demand. Reid had job offers coming in when he was only half way through his masters, and 100% of his class had jobs waiting for them before graduation. Awesome!