Today, Jan. 27, 2017
No headache today after several days
with. Still coughing a lot, not terribly energetic, but I don't feel 'sick' today.
Also: got in the shower because I *felt* like it, instead of so my kids wouldn't find me in homeless condition if I died. lol
First number is the day I started (12/29/17); second number is prior to getting sick;
third number is today.
Torso Track 20>37>
30
Squats 10>14>
10
Alternating Lunges,per side, 5>6>6>8 stress on top of kneecap
Bridges 15>35>
20
Mr. Sandman 15>38>
40 (helped to listen to the song!)
Elbow Squats 30>40>
30 (done to the song "Lollipop")
Weighted arm exercises, 3 lbs:
Back Drops (elbows up) 13>20>
15
Barbells 7>14>
12
Bent arm lifts, seated, elbows on knees 18>30>
24
Pushouts 8>16>
14
Chicken Wings 10>24>
15
Rowing, per side 10>16>
16
Leg Lifts, side-lying, per side 5>15>
15
Hand Squeezes (hold last one for 10) 10>21>
16 (held for 15>
15)
Seated Side Lifts (grocery bags) 16>
16
Arm Circles, large, 8 palms/8 palms down 16>
16
Arm circles, small, per side, 16 palms down/16 palms up, 32>
32
**new Double Knee Drop (30 second rest)
2 sets; 2nd set caused sciatica when dropped to right NO WONDER I NEVER GOT BETTER WHILE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY! I WAS TOLD TO DO THESE EVERY DAY!! GRRRR
Foam roller: upper back
Did Child's Pose between most exercises/types of exercises
Quote:
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Originally Posted by gonwtwindo
Finished with a PT exercise for my back, which actually benefitted my shoulders the most - made them more flexible, greater range of motion. I forget the name of it but:
*Lying on back, legs straight, lift one knee to as far to your shoulder as possible, and slowly drop across body to side (twisting torso), as far as you can without lifting shoulders off the floor. Allow muscles to relax 30-45 seconds - you should see your knee fall lower. Repeat on other side.
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***OK I just tried to describe this exercise to google and this came up:
looool
By refining the search I realized I remembered the exercise incorrectly. It's this:
I'm going to call it a Double Knee Drop. **note: Do 1 rep only. Caused sciatica.