First Pilates Class, Swim, Gym & Knee

Back from my hols last Sunday and I was straight into the rehab again with my first Pilates class on the Monday. I didn't really know what to expect but came away from the session feeling like I'd had a good workout, I'd stretched and challenged all the right muscles and I am hopeful it's the way to go in terms of continued improvement. All in all, I was very pleased.

Tuesday, I hit the pool. My quads were definitely tired from the Pilates, and it was pretty hard going, but I clocked up 58 lengths (1450 metres). The only problem was that the right inner knee pain was a lot worse on the breaststroke leg kick. I was probably silly to keep going and have been nursing it ever since (icing, resting and wearing a knee support for longer walks). It's been most painful when turning over in bed which induces a twisting motion in the knee. I have a feeling I'm going to have to stop doing breaststroke for a few weeks. I'm guessing it's a bio-mechanical issue still - the hip, knee and ankle have all had problems. The ankle seems to have resolved now. The hip and knee haven't.

Wednesday, I felt surprisingly fresh and strong. I was proper pleased! Had a good walk in the morning and a chilled afternoon. Thursday, I think I was a little more tired but ok.

Today, back at the gym. A light session. 15 mins bike; glute bridges; hip adduction/extension (8kg 3 x 12 reps); throwing 6kg weight ball at basket ball disk; and a few other minor weights targeting arms/shoulders. Just wanted to keep everything ticking over.

Got my ears tested again this afternoon to see if the left ear had unblocked over the last 3 weeks. Unfortunately, no real improvement. Reverse slope hearing loss still present so it's a case of getting a GP referral to an ENT specialist, I guess. Hopefully, the ear can be sorted out eventually.

Lighter Rehab Week & Ears Still Blocked

Winding down this week before heading off for a week's holiday tomorrow. Tuesday's shorter swim wasn't deliberate though. I had asked the, previous week, when would be the best time to come for the lane swimming once the holidays started. I was told 10am. Turned up at 10am and the lanes were just finishing! I persevered for half an hour in the pool, dodging children, families, floatation devices and so on but once I'd reached 32 lengths (0.5 miles) I called it a day. It was way too much hassle.

Today's gym session was fairly light. I didn't want to wear myself out for my holiday! Plus, I was feeling rather weak and feeble due to hormones anyway.

My left ear is still badly blocked but I can now hear fluid moving around inside it when lying down, which I think is a good sign. Up until now, I've not had that sensation. I'm hoping this means the ear will unblock itself gradually over the coming days.

Other than that, it's been a good 7 days for my right hip. No right butt/groin/upper thigh pain at all?! Long may it last.