The PT this time is for a bum hip. Hasn't been the same since my final fall from my bike while we were in Thailand. Am willing to do just about anything to avoid the hip replacement thing. So . . . I got to meet Bert.
Each session begins with 10 minutes on a stationary bike. John captured this activity. What probably can't be seen very clearly is that I am reading the headlines on my iPhone. It seems to help make the time go a little faster.
The bike, exercises with a ball, and squats against a wall with the ball held between my legs all go to strengthening leg muscles.
So here is Bert. See that smile? That is because when I took his photo (with my iPhone) I was laying on a table and he was pulling my leg to the side to try and stretch the space in the hip joint. He seems to smile the most when I REALLY don't feel like smiling.
Then again there is another saying that seems to be true - "no pain, no gain."
I think Bert should help me put off replacement of any body part for a few more years. Thank you Bert.
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