U District Physical therapy have been my body repairers for years while I lived in Spokane, our relationship continues as Brian progresses me thru rehabilitation. The first 2 weeks were gentle movements and increased range of motion to wake up the attrified shoulder caused by 6 weeks of inactivity while in the sling / harness. He said that my extent of range of motion determines next exercises. My range is getting better. Monday he added isometric exercises using rubber stretch cord. The exercise is still passive as I hold my arm in a fixed position and then walk away from the anchor which fires muscles passively. I do the routine 2X per day. Monday I was able to feed myself w/ my right arm! I can almost brush my hair right handed. Sleeping is still am issue. Yesterday i visited Jeff, the other co-owner of U District out @ Liberty Lake. We have a lunch date Thurs to visit w/ both of us being on the same side of the desk.
Yesterday Autocraft change the oil & filters. They have worked on several of my rigs over the years. Dave, the owner, is dabbling in mtn biking. Recently he rode Moab which prompted stories from each of us. Great visiting and sharing stories, unfortunately usually one person is on the clock and I am not.
Back to riding an exercise bike w/ the uncomfortable seat that becomes more painful as my workout continues. I researched looking for another seat for the machine and only found the sales pitch that comfort comes from where you sit on the seat. My seat does not match the designers’ intent.
Early winter is moving in, maybe not early, maybe it is what happens here at this time of year. Snow is forecasted later this week.
My plan is to leave here the first of the month should my PT progress be satisfactory. What keeps being repeated from Brian and reading DR Kody’s remarks that my tear was extensive and needs time to heal. Concern is falling on my arm. This is my one chance for recovery, if I tear again there can be no repair which adds weight to no challenging single track for several more months.
Diane Ream interviewed John Grisham this AM. His new book, Sycamore Row, was discussed. He is from Mississippi and still speaks w/ an accent that I enjoyed. My travels to all the states exposed me to local accents and transplants. Local culture continues to be standardized thus destroying variation. The snobbish people in the cities ridicule rural peoples’ lack of city refinement.
My riding plan is to wait until after this next Monday’s PT results to give riding my mtn bike on local roads. I am almost able to reach my hand out to hold the grip.
Pearl Izumi’s project X shoes are finally hitting the market. I have been following these shoes waiting to be able to buy a pair. They are desirable because the design makes them a strong pedaler and a hike a biker. They are more to my style of riding as i do walk a bit. The normal mtn bike shoes are fully rigid so walking is a bit like walking in a downhill ski boot.
This Friday is Banff film festival here in town. I have a ticket for Fri.
Going to hike in Riverside.
I still can not hold a camera to take pics. Fall colors are just a faded memory.