physical therapy

lil_bit_crazy
lil_bit_crazy Posts: 161 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I had an allograft ACL reconstruction may 10. Off crutches may 19 and out of the leg brace on may 22. I have full ROM and weight bearing. I cannot jump or run yet...still strengthening.

I do p.t. in center once a week for an hour and on my own daily at home.
Here's my question ....
Does PT count as exercise?

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  • lil_bit_crazy
    lil_bit_crazy Posts: 161 Member
    Bump
    Anyone??
  • eyouse
    eyouse Posts: 26 Member
    Heck yes it does! As a PT student about to graduate, I say YES! And asking your PT about other safe exercises for you with your fitness and diet goals in mind can be a big help :) good luck with your rehab!!
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Sure it does.... any time you are moving you are burning extra calories.

    How MANY calories depends on how much physical activity you are doing - I'm guessing at this stage you aren't burning a lot of cals because you won't be moving too far or too fast, but that will change as you recover :smile:

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