I worked with Sue on the lack table Monday (I like that one the best I think). My legs were a bit tight but Sue methodically stretched them out so they relaxed and we began PNFs. I am pleased with the progress I see in doing these PNFs. When Sue tells me to “push” or “pull” (depending on if I am laying on my back or stomach), I can feel the muscles activating and I am telling my legs to move and they ACTUALLY listen.
I still only do sets of like 5 or 6 but it feels like 500! My right leg is STILL stronger than my left after my hamstring tear. It’s kind of weird that the leg that used to be my, “poop leg” is the stronger of the two. I probably only did two or three sets of five but it FEELS like I’m doing so many! As I completed the reps alternating legs, I felt as if I was gaining momentum and it was exhilarating! Now, after I saw the acupuncturist in Florida 9 years ago. I was able to wiggle my toes. I was unable to wiggle them since my diagnosis 7 years earlier. I really feel like I am wiggling them quickly but I recently saw how LITTLE they wiggle when I think I’m wiggling them a lot.
I don’t see my legs move when I’m laying on my stomach and my eyes are closed most of the time I am laying on my back to help me concentrate but I feel the muscles activating, they slowly gain momentum and that is exciting! I’m not sure how it looks and it probably is as pitiful as wiggling my toes but – it’s movement. Movement that I had once lost. Now, I’m getting it back. Slowly; but its gaining momentum and that is EXCITING!!!