Okay...
By Stacey
@xstitcher (39002)
Petaluma, California
November 7, 2022 6:25pm CST
Thursday, I think it was the third of this month, I received a text saying that I had been referred to physical therapy for my knee. Huh? My knee barely hurts, and I can walk on it just fine, so I called and asked why I needed PT.
Today I got a phone call, and the young lady I spoke to said that the physical therapy was for my "knee pain". I still didn't get it, but evidently the doctor wants me to have it.
Still not seeing the need for PT, I told the lady I don't drive, and the place they wanted me to go was the next town over. I could take the bus, but I don't know the town very well and would have no idea how to get there.
She asked if I would like to have something here in Petaluma, where I live, and I said yes. She said she'd call back when she found out information about that. Sheesh...
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 22
Whenever you injure yourself, particularly in a joint, it's often a doctor's recommendation. PT can help the joint heal, and help build muscle around it so it's less prone to injury in the future. It's painful and a royal pain doing it, but I've had my fair share.
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@kaylachan (84701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Nov 22
@xstitcher Not a problem. I've been through a lot.
@xstitcher (39002)
• Petaluma, California
8 Nov 22
Ah, okay. Thank you for the explanation.
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@xstitcher (39002)
• Petaluma, California
8 Nov 22
I don't know. I have osteo arthritis in my knee, but it barely hurts.
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@marguicha (230332)
• Chile
8 Nov 22
@xstitcher I have the same. But it hurts a lot.
Maybe the doctor does not want to start hurting.
Maybe the doctor does not want to start hurting.2 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Nov 22
The PT will (hopefully) strengthen the muscles around the knee.
@jstory07 (148701)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Nov 22
I do not understand why you need therapy if your knee does not hurt.
