Update on Quad

Hey boys, in light of those passionate and inspiring emails, here is an update on my quad status. I’m itching to run and preparing the fire

I went to see the Sydney Pelvic and Spine Physiotherapy Centre on Tuesday (this was an expensive ordeal and will be each week). Good news first – is that my muscle is healing really well and should be ready for real sprint work at the 6 week mark from when I did my injury. Tough decision though as this falls on the NUFL2, so whether to play or not might be made just before the tournament with specialist approval. Bad news is; that I have to hold off on the running for another week as these guys put my pelvis back in the right spot and get it moving smoothly. I have to train the right muscles to fire at the right time so others like my quad don’t compensate and get ground down over time. Just took 3 weeks for first available appointment – but I was actually doing 60-70% running on Monday night for 20mins, so the pleasing thing is I can run – yeah baby. So in the meantime I’m doing a lot of work on my pelvic floor, with other pelvic and leg exercises prescribed by Lisi, Kai and the specialists. This takes almost an hour every night if I complete everything (not everything is compulsory). My pelvic floor exercises involve very exciting tasks like trying to pee at 50% pressure constantly and lifting my testicles up without engaging my glutes…….how did you go? I know you just tried it –haha.

So now I ask for your help. As the desire to get back out on the Frisbee field increases!!! I’m itching to join you boys again. I need you to help remind me to be patient, as this is the hardest and riskiest time – which is when the leg is feeling fine and the temptation to extend myself is high. So boys, just tell me to cool it and work on my testicles:).

Matt