Forever Rehab

I used to marvel at persons who recover from a horrible injury or complex surgery and go on to run marathons, climb mountains, etc. I still do but I am beginning to understand part of how they do it. I am at the stage in my rehab where I spend several hours a day lifting weights, stretching, riding a bike, swimming or some other activity. I will most likely have to keep up this activity for at least a year just to keep the gains I have made. By that time I will be in the habit of doing so much physical activity that if I keep it up beyond a year then I will be in top shape. Perhaps persons used to such a routine keep it up beyond their full recovery, leading to increased athleticism and ultimately, marathons. I do not see myself attaining amazing heights in sports, but I do believe I will have to keep up regular physical activity just to keep my knee from stiffening again. Before my injury I was active because it was fun. Now I am active because it is necessary to gain and maintain a basic level of movement. Hopefully as I recover I will eventually get back to the fun part…