I had the first physio session today. This one consisted of an ultrasound treatment, followed by electro-stimulation of the quads and finished off with a massage. Starting from Friday, I will be having more active sessions with exercises, three times a week for nine sessions in total (including the one from today).
In regular news, after the previous somewhat doubt-filled update, I'm now positive that the knee is indeed improving steadily. The strength in the leg is improving and I can apply more power before it starts hurting. A lot of everyday activities still cause some pain, but that's because I naturally push to the limit where it starts to hurt. For example, going down stairs yesterday hurt the same as the days before, except that this time I was able to go straight and with no hop-skip for the first time - yay!
The scar from the incision is also looking better and better. There's still some scabbing, so I won't be going to the swimming pool just yet, but I expect it to be fine by the end of the week.
All in all, I'm happy with where I am at the moment and I'm looking forward to starting active rehabilitation on Friday. I hope I'll get an exercise program to do at home as well, but even if I don't, the three sessions a week will provide a very welcome change indeed.
