[countrylass]

Hi
saw physiotherapist today as result last week ligament injury
urgent referral which was great as last time had wait 3 months be seen.

just todays session follow up with home exercises just a few.
am being put back into phsyiotherapy gym for 6 week lower limb strengthening for ankle as joint is unstable again.

very kind lady could see im not well re pain throat,mouth.
can go swimming but no hard gym work yet.
start phsyio gym class 10th august.

anyone else done this how do you cope with fatigue after classes?
said ankle leg swollen to carry on using ice packs and rest elevate
countrylass

 

[keebler]

Hi countrylass,

I think just listening to your body and resting as much as you can.
Sorry you are going threw all this again.
Take care,
Lyn

 

[jetster]

You'll do OK Mel. They willl observe you and have you in their best interest. If you're really fatigued then tell your therapist.

Good luck.

......JETsTER

 

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Hi Countrylass, I had foot joint surgery in March this year and was referred to the lower limb physio classes of which my first was on Monday. I am advised they are over a four week course however additional courses may be had if necessary. At mine it was like a mini obstacle course, walking or jogging (if you can) on a trampette followed by lying on a bed doing foot excercises using a theraband then onto stepping and an excercises bike. It certainly wasn't what I was expecting at all - felt like I had spent a day in a gymnasium. That tired feeling soon went. It was very much worthwhile as you learn what you can do i think when you have had an injury you become reluctant to use that particular part of your body as you dont want to cause any unnecessary pain. I just need to make sure I go in trainers next week rather than sandals. Good luck x

 

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P.S. when you elevate, make sure your foot is higher than your heart. X

 

[countrylass]

Hi thanks jester......
yes i did last time it will be same type class just few different exercises to do.
i dont lie on couch.....
ahh higher than heart.........yes it is full gym session 1 hour of which i can do 45 min only due to fatigue.though prob end being there hour as take breaks......for water fatigue of muscles.


they walk round checking we ok.and ask questions.play music for us mines early.8.30am yikes
leg ankle painful today..hard to moblise it yet managed walk,shopping okish.
countrylass

 

[lazylegs]

Hi Mel,

On days I had physio I tried not to have any plans afterwards. I was just too fatigued to do much of anything. Chores needing to be done I did in the morning before I went. I also found it helped to apply ice to any complaining body parts.

Take care,
Lazylegs

 

[countrylass]

Thanks lazylegs thats how i was in spring with the other 6 week phsyio class.thanks for sharing.
ice yes phsyio said keep using it for swelling.

i found id have take nap once home.for few hours....
countrylass

 

[PatrickGramr2]

Hi
saw physiotherapist today as result last week ligament injury
urgent referral which was great as last time had wait 3 months be seen.

just todays session follow up with home exercises just a few.
am being put back into phsyiotherapy gym for 6 week lower limb strengthening for ankle as joint is unstable again.

very kind lady could see im not well re pain throat,mouth.
can go swimming but no hard gym work yet.
start phsyio gym class 10th august.

anyone else done this how do you physio at home cope with fatigue after classes?
said ankle leg swollen to carry on using ice packs and rest elevate
countrylass

Hey, I'm looking to potentially study at UOA next year due to the lower course fees than in Sydney. Has anyone here completed or is currently enrolled in the Master of Physiotherapy and can comment on how well they’re finding the course overall? Is it well put together, is the course established, what job prospects after graduating, etc? Additionally, I’m considering the Master of Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology), but it seems the job prospects within NZ is basically zero according to job search websites? Would be great to get an opinion on this! Thank you!

 

[lazylegs]

Hi Patrick,

Not that you won't get an answer but I think you would do better on other sites for answers to your questions.

Take care,
Lazylegs