I woke up feeling good. That kind of good you notice right away. The knee felt better today. Lighter. Less noisy. I caught myself wondering if it was the break or yesterday’s mobility work. Maybe both. Either way, I was walking easier, and that alone set the tone.
I had to go to the office, so I kept the morning simple. A quick flexion session. Leg on the wall slides and belted push. Nothing fancy, just enough to wake the knee up and remind it who’s in charge.
Lunch was the usual test. Sitting made the leg a bit stiff at first, but this time it passed quickly. The knee woke up again. Driving felt easier. Sitting felt easier. Small things, but they stack up fast when you notice them.
Back home, I wrapped up work with my last call, had dinner, and yes, wine again. No hiding that. Then some well deserved rest. I felt so good that I added an old PowerDot session, plus more flexion work. Probably pushed my luck a little, but it felt right.
I focused on isometric exercises. Quiet work, but effective. I noticed my extension lag seems better. Not perfect, but improved. That gave me confidence.
Tomorrow I meet Cleyber again. Back to pushing harder. Today earned me that right.
Key Takeaways
- Mobility and rest can change how the knee feels fast
- Short morning sessions help the whole day flow better
- Feeling good does not mean reckless, but it does allow more work