I’ve been back from New Zealand for a week now, but then I jetted off to exotic Iowa for a few days. That said, I have to apologize for the lack of blog activity. For the record, New Zealand is an amazing and inspiring place. (It was well worth pushing myself through extra PT for.) [...]
Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand’
My First ACL Post-Op Vacation
Posted in ACL Surgery Recovery, tagged ACL encouragement, ACL Post-op, New Zealand, Traveling after ACL surgery on September 3, 2009 | 5 Comments »
In a few hours, I will finally be going on my New Zealand trip. What this really means is my declaration to getting back to living a normal life. Knee surgery takes it out of you. Confides you. Isolates you. Frustrates you. Confuses you. Puts weight on you. And changes you. While your knee may [...]
How To Get Through ACL Rehab (Without Really Excercising)
Posted in ACL Surgery, tagged ACL encouragement, ACL Post-op, ACL recovery, New Zealand, Traveling after ACL surgery on August 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
My solution is simple: “Make no little plans…” Daniel Burnham, Chicago architect. (1864-1912) 1. Think about your passions/hobbies pre-ACL surgery. 2. Make a plans to return to one thing a few months out, when you are mostly recovered. 3. Start an envelope/savings jar and start stashing away the money you would be spending at restaurants, [...]
How I Tore My ACL
Posted in ACL Tear, tagged ACL rehab, ACL Tear, New Zealand, Whistler Canada on May 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It all started (or ended) with a fall, a twist and a “pop!” I was playing on my co-ed rec. soccer team, an activity I did on a weekly basis. Just another game. Just another ball heading out-of-bounds that I chased. And another collision with another guy. I fell, skidded across scratchy turf, and hoped [...]
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