My last week of physical therapy has given me some mixed results.Day 1: 6 minute bike warm-up, then stretches. After that, 2 sets of 20 side squats with medicine ball rotation. Then moving onto medicine ball throws front and side, 2 sets of 20 while on foam board. 2 sets of 20 hop lunges to the front, then to the side. Then calf stretches. Now onto the treadmill with a 2 minute walk, 6 minute jog, 3 minute walk, 3 minute jog, then 2 minute walk cooldown. More stretches, then 10 minute ice to end the day. ...

The third week of physical therapy is completed, and the progress over the week has been astonishing. Day 1: 6 minute bike warm-up, then stretches on calves. 2 sets of 20 hop lunges to the front and sides to really control that impact. Then 2 sets of 20 on a plyo-box having one foot staying flat on the box, while lowering the other leg onto the ground. Next, 3 minute walk on the treadmill, then 4 minute jog on the treadmill, then 3 minute cooldown walk. 10 minute ice at the end. ...

The second week of physical therapy is over, and now it’s time for me to log what has happened this week. The real work really began through this week. Day 1: 6 minute bike warm-up, then stretches on calves. Then 2 sets of 20 moving feet outward, inward, and dorsiflex to really work the ankle muscles. Used theraband for increased resistance. Next, lunges with feet landing on sloped foam pad, focusing on even foot pushoff (2 sets of 10 on each leg). Then 2 sets 10 on each leg of side lunges. To end the day, 2 sets of 10 squats on a wobble-board, and 10 minutes ice. ...

I’m trying to keep a personal log going on my progress in physical therapy so I can start running again, so I can keep myself in check. This week was all evaluation and testing to see what is the best course of action for my shins. Day 1: Just a basic chat of how my injury occurred and where the pain is generally located. Took a look at my feet and watched how I walked down 25 feet. Overview, the orthotics that I have been wearing for about 3 years with no problem, could suddenly be a problem. I’d come back the second day to get a second opinion from another physical therapist. ...

Earlier in the week was probably one of the most fun and inspiring days of my life. Being in Boston for the 115th Boston Marathon was truly extraordinary. Of course, as I mentioned in previous posts that I didn’t get to run it as planned, but being a volunteer there had its perks. The atmosphere is amazing with millions of people ranging from runners, parents, friends, etc. just to see or complete the 26.2 mile trek. Unfortunately, I was nowhere near the race itself (I was a couple blocks down from the finish line giving out water to finishers walking back to see their family). Still, exciting for the most part. ...