Sunday, September 22, 2019


Rehab update.  My progress on the seated bike is going well.  I am able to do 10 minutes of full reverse and forward spinning.  Last week I went to the ICC gym.  Having done the seated bike for 10 minutes I thought I would try the upright bike.  After doing several reverse spins I decided to do a full forward spin.  Lo and behold I was able to do a full forward rotation.  Then I did another....and another.  I decided to not over do it and stopped.  Was it difficult?  You bet.  But at least it was a start.  So, yesterday I decided to try rotations on my bike I placed on a trainer in my basement.  I had done reverse rotations last week and felt it would be quite a while before I could accomplish a full forward spin.  I decided to give it my best shot and low and behold I was able to spin forward.  In fact I had Ronni video me doing forward spins.  When I showed my friends they cringed at the effort it took to do the rotations...but I had accomplished this.  I am still a long way from riding the bike but a least it is a start.  Stay tuned

Thursday, September 12, 2019


First month following knee replacement.  I am able to do full forward and reverse spins on the seated recumbent at the PT's therapy center.  I'm getting a bit discouraged because I have plateaued at 95% flexion and can't seem to get more.  PT says it will come with time.  Rotation on my bike in the basement is difficult.  I got one reverse rotation yesterday and it was a killer.  I need to be sure to not over do in order to not set back my progress.  I will try to be more patient but it's difficult.  More updates later.

Monday, September 2, 2019


Third week of rehab.  My last therapy session I was doing half spins on a recumbent bike trainer.  By the end of the session I was able to complete one reverse revolution.  Still plenty of work but it was a start.  And, the good news, is the therapist indicated I could put my bike on a trainer and work on flexion and extension.  So I'm basically on the bike but obviously unable to ride since I can't do a full spin.  But again, it's a start.  Looking forward to more rehab.