I had my accident a couple of months ago, and have had to get used to coping with life after the incident. I have been having physiotherapy to ensure that I get full mobility in my elbow in the future. This physio is extremely hard, as I have to push my joint through some pain, but if I don't then my arm will never be as strong.I am constantly worried that I will re-injure myself during some movements, but i'm sure this is mainly psychological. Although, I still can't straighten my arm, it is much more mobile that it has been. I still have a lot of stiffness in my elbow and upper arm as I haven't been using it over the past couple of months. My exercises that will push my elbow use a 'theraband' which increases the power in the exercise to push the elbow more. My physiotherapist says it still may take a year to full be able to use my elbow and straighten my arm, this slightly worries me as I feel my achievement in this module may be affected by this injury. The psychological impact of this as well is something I did not anticipate, not being able to participate in my lessons or not feeling like I am performing to the best of my ability has made me feel upset and doubt my capabilities and feel extremely vulnerable.
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