Fifteen and a half weeks since my second arthroscopic surgery, on my right hip (the left was scoped in July) and I am thrilled to report that my surgeon has given me the go-ahead to resume all normal activities. That means running (oops, I’ve already been doing a little bit of that), outdoor cycling, spinning, yoga…
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Inspiration
God, grant me the serenity to accept when I cannot run; the courage to run when I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. – Josh Cox, American record holder…
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Getting to the Core: the Bosu Ball
A big part of my physical therapy (Round 1, 2 and 3) has been core strengthening. The core includes the gluteus maximus, a k a butt; abdominal muscles; hip flexors and abductors; and the illotibial band on the outside of the leg. Runners are notoriously weak in this area. But…
Posted in Core Strengthening, Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy
Another Milestone. Again.
Three months since my second arthroscopic hip surgery and I’m happy to report that I have started running again. Baby steps, mind you, but still running. Under the watchful eye of my physical therapist, and on the treadmill, I am alternating between running and walking for one-minute increments. (I felt really good,…
Posted in Hip Labral Tears, My Story, Physical Therapy, Running
Happy St. Patty’s Day
If your plans include running in any of the many shamrock shuffles and other races being held this weekend, may the wind be at your back, as they say!
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