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2020 and finally seeing the difference after my Osteotomy

In January 2018, I underwent a Tibial Osteotomy operation as I had been suffering from the onset of arthritis on my right knee and needed an alternative to a knee replacement operation.

In 2019, I went under the surgeons knife again to have the metal plates removed from my leg. I am writing this blog to help others who may be starting their own recovery journey

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Its been a while since my last post in December 2019. The rubbish winter in the UK has been extremely wet and damp, I did miss the snow. 2020 is my year to be surgery free and to get stronger.

At work my role changed to become the regional lead for the Microsoft Azure Professional Services practice for DXC Technology (large American IT systems Integrator). This does mean longer hours but at least I am able to work from home.

Working from home has allowed me to visit the gym more frequently and for 2 -3 days a week, I focus on weight training and it really has helped. The key exercises that made a difference are shown below.

Hamstring building
Leg extension

I did have to take my time and build up strength gradually.

Prior to my operation, I never focused on leg weight training and it was only when I went through Physiotherapy the physio explained the impact of muscle mass improving stability and stamina.

For me it has helped with better leg movement, reduction of swelling and increased stamina. As the months have elapsed I have noticed the difference.

I am probably at 75% mobility in my knee and the pains have substantially decreased (but still not gone)

About me

I guess I was in my mid twenties when I noticed pain in my knees. If was was sat driving for over 2 hours (such as commuting to work), I would experience stiffness and then going for a jog after was something I did not do too often. I just lived with it.

I have always been active.  When I was young, I was a regular in the schools football and basketball teams from U11’s to U18’s. I also played for clubs outside of school. Training, playing and winning was the poison growing up. I also took on Kick Boxing and other martial arts outside of school and was very good at it. 

During University I kept up with Basketball but other sporting activities may have been replaced by going to pubs and clubs.

As I started work and changed jobs (from teacher to Trainer to IT consultant) my job entailed a lot of travelling by car and by air. 

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In my 40’s I decided to take up Sprint Triathlons, Mini Marathons. I had to shift my weight (109kg when i am 1.82m) – this certainly takes its toll on recovery and ability. I know this did not help. In my mid 40’s i just had to stop as the pain from running was very specific and very painful. I had to make a change