First time in training shoes in 7 weeks, and first time in gym. Didn't do too much, just some light recumbent bike, ad and abductors, body weight PT exercises, and upper body. Just one set.
It was encouraging. The knee feels better afterward, not worse.
I have to keep reminding myself, I'm only 8 days off crutches and to be patient. My right calf muscle looks really small compared to my L. I do think this also has been good for my foot arthritis. I can do 30 single leg heel raises, lightly supported with weight on hand with the right foot without (much) pain. Before, I couldn't do any without significant pain. I can definitely see light biking and hiking in 2 weeks.
I was disappointed to see the ancient rotary hip glute machine was broken. No one uses it and I will go in there and try to fix it myself. It's at least 35 yrs old. The cable has come off the main cog. I really wanted to use that machine. It's so old, the company doesn't support that model nor is there a manual available. I'm really not sure how to attach it, fixing it will be trial and error.
