One thing I learned that helped a LOT, whatever physical therapy exercises you are doing, do them entirely at random. Surprise the body. I had far better results after doing that. My MCL and ACL had been totally ripped apart.. Healed better than new. I kept a chart and checked them off to be sure I did everything.
Whatever physical therapy you do, perhaps do it at random times and random order. When I ripped my left knee ACL and MCL completely apart, I did the physical therapy on a schedule daily. From November to February, no results (no healing), no pain.
Then I remembered an Arnold Schwarzenegger biography I had listened to, where he said for any exercise to have the most effect, to "surprise" the body. Do them in random orders at random times. I made a checklist to ensure I did everything.
Now the pain started, but not bad. By April both ACL and MCL had completely healed. The doctors' plan had been for the physical therapy to heal the MCL, then operate on the ACL in August or so. ACLs generally don't heal back when completely severed.
I went to the doc to get signed off to go back to work in April. He twisted my leg every which way. He couldn't believe it was stronger than "normal" and signed me off. He kind of poo-pooed the random thing, but I didn't care. All was well. Good luck with your fix.
I began to wonder if going to physical therapy was worth it. The first time or two, definitely worth it so I knew how to do the exercises right. After that, it was just the same exercises as I was doing at home. I think it is for the lazy folks who don't do what they should so they will at least do something.
Same thing applies to sex.
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Great post! Thanks for sharing your insight! :)
Very good account. I like the contrarian thinking that works in your case.