Apparently I'm a genetic freak. Unfortunately not in a good way. I've started going back to physical therapy this week for the
Iliotibial band (IT band) syndrome that has been dogging me ever since my last long training run for the Houston Marathon—an affliction that made me feel like someone shot me in the side of the leg at about mile nine and every step thereafter (to accompany the bone contusion I had in the same knee). Anyway, on my first day at therapy, my PT called someone else over just to show off how messed up I was—never a good sign. On Tuesday I went back, and this time my therapist marveled at the size of a boney knob I have on the side of my knee as well as the fact that he could actually see my IT band sticking out of the side of my leg—again not a good sign. Supposedly I was just born this way (much like Lady Gaga, or not). This wasn't the first time I've been told that I'm a little messed up. A couple of years ago I went to the doctor to check out some shoulder pain I had been having and after some X-rays I was told I had an extremely large "hook" in one of my bones. At this rate, I'm starting to get the impression that if he was still alive, Michael Jackson might be interested in purchasing my skeleton to sit alongside the Elephant Man.
Probably the most interesting thing that came out of this week's therapy was the fact that I spent 24 hours with a battery-powered, anti-inflamatory-containing bandage strapped to my leg. Oh, and I had to shave a patch of leg hair off for the next time.
Apparently I'm a genetic freak. Unfortunately not in a good way. I've started going back to physical therapy this week for the 
4 comments:
Gee and I thought I was the only one they used as a PT teaching tool. They refer to me as their "A" patient. I never COMPLAIN, so COOPERATIVE, follow INSTURCTIONS and LISTEN so intently. Every one smiles when they see me coming and I mean everyone. The patients all great me as a long lost friend. Oh,to be loved and looked up to. Can I handle this?
Oh,did I mention that they could be smiling, because of what follows me in each time. I have offered to leave your father in the car, but have been told they need the comedy relief.
Hey freaky pants, I had the battery pak first, so quit claiming fame.
Seriously, please get better. Remember PT DOES NOT MEAN PAIN AND TORTURE. You reach pain. STOP! 4344
Gee and I thought I was the only one they used as a PT teaching tool. They refer to me as their "A" patient. I never COMPLAIN, so COOPERATIVE, follow INSTURCTIONS and LISTEN so intently. Every one smiles when they see me coming and I mean everyone. The patients all great me as a long lost friend. Oh,to be loved and looked up to. Can I handle this?
Oh,did I mention that they could be smiling, because of what follows me in each time. I have offered to leave your father in the car, but have been told they need the comedy relief.
Hey freaky pants, I had the battery pak first, so quit claiming fame.
Seriously, please get better. Remember PT DOES NOT MEAN PAIN AND TORTURE. You reach pain. STOP! 4344
Sorry about your "uniqueness"...did they wax your leg????
Nope, I just "borrowed" Carrie's razor.
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