I woke up feeling well rested today. That alone set a different tone. I did my standard morning exercises, nothing intense and nothing forced. With physiotherapy happening every day, weekends now feel like active rest days. I still need to work on mobility, but without chasing volume or intensity.
Flexion felt slightly better, which was encouraging. Not a breakthrough, but enough to notice. Small signals like that matter more than big jumps right now.
I went out for brunch with friends. Some walking, a lot of sitting, and just being out for a while. As expected, the knee swelled again, but it stayed manageable. No sharp warnings, just the usual reminder that it still reacts to load and time.
Back home, I rested with the kids and watched a movie. Nothing productive on paper, but exactly what the day needed. Recovery also happens when nothing is being forced.
Key Takeaways
- Prioritizing rest on weekends helps maintain rhythm
- Light mobility work remains essential, even on rest days
- Flexion shows small but positive signs of improvement
- Social time and light activity still trigger some swelling
- Rest and family time support recovery as much as exercise