Healthy Living in Connecticut Blog
A Shoutout To Physical Therapists
When I injured my knee after a race on November 28, I'll never forget the excruciating pain I was in. My knee was swollen and I could not put any weight on it without the pain.
I did heal pretty fast but still had problems with the stairs. I felt pain when I was going up and down. My knee cap wasn't moving right in my left knee. But the physical therapist said I would be as good as new if I did the exercises.
He was right. I notice how much better I am now. I never stretched prior to running or doing any exercises. My hamstrings were so tight and that could lead to injury. I notice that not only did most of the pain go away, but I also do certain exercises better, like squats.
The physical therapist noticed when I squatted, that my knees were not aligned properly. Now, I can squat better than before. My legs feel super strong now.
I'm taking it slow before I fully go back to running, but I'll get there. I'm now using the treadmill at half the speed that I'm used to. It's good to use it again though, I actually missed it.
I never realized the important work that physical therapists do and just wanted to give a shout out to all of them. They really do make a difference!
About the author
Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.