A couple of weeks ago I had another reevaluation at Active Physical Therapy. Here's the latest assessment:
Active Range of Motion (AROM):
- Flexion - 64°
- Extension - 17°
- RSB - 30°
- LSB - 35°
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT):
- Core - 4+/5
- Hip - 5/5
- Knee - 5/5
Other Tests/Measures
- Straight Leg Raise (SLR) - both at 88°
- Sit and Reach to Anterior Ankle
- Numbness and Tingling to right lateral shank intermittently
According to the physical therapist, I had reached my maximum potential and was finally discharged. I had been going to PT since late February to late December. After several months of going to PT, it feels strangely odd to not have to go for my weekly workouts. Since I've been discharged I haven't kept up with my exercises. I know, it's terrible! Once the weather clears up a bit around here I will get back in to my old routine of going for a walk at least three times a week. As for now, the residual pain I have is minimal and definitely manageable. I am in the process of weaning myself from the two medications I'm currently taking: Neurontin and Meloxicam. After about two weeks, I should be completely medication-free.
On another note, I finally received a response from Yolanda. It turns out they were in the process of moving office locations. Hence, the delay in her response to my emails. Unfortunately, Dr. Clavel has not been able to give me any feedback on my last x-ray results. I'm hoping within the next week or so he'll have time to review everything and provide some answers to questions I had brought to Yolanda's attention.
