Physio

Today was my physio appointment, bright and early at 8am.
The first time in my life i've ever had to have physio and i was a bit apprehensive, but at least i knew a few questions would be answered once i was done.
I was explained all about the muscle and ligaments in my knee and how they work together to achieve the functionality that you require to walk normally.
She tested all of the range of motion of my joints from my hip down to my ankle and toes, and asked me to do certain lifting and bending exercises to see how strong my muscles were.
She was generally satisfied with most things tested, but was a bit concerned about my knee pain that i was having.
She told me that my knee had a bit too much lateral movement, and judging by where i was indicating the pain was, that i more than likely had a ligament tear to the lateral collateral ligament.
Unfortunately, this ligament could not repair itself over time, and required surgery.
She told me that it was possible to strengthen the rest of the leg and knee, but that the knee would always be susceptible to collapse laterally due to the injury.
She said that she would suggest to the specialist at the hospital that i undergo an MRI scan in order to ascertain the extent of the injuries to my knee.
I have a return visit to the hospital scheduled for the 23rd of April, so i am guessing this is when the scan would take place?
She gave me a list of exercises to do at home in the meantime, and suggested that i get hold of a knee brace to stop the lateral movement in my knee.
Unfortunately, the braces cost about R2500, so this is not really financially possible at the moment.
I think i will soldier on without it for now, and if i need an op in the future, i will then have to obtain one of these, as post-op it is vitally important to stop this movement until the knee has recovered.
The physio treatments are not on the health system here, and therefore not for free, and are not affordable to do on a regular basis, so i will carry on at home, and visit the physio every couple of weeks to see how i am improving.
No harm in strengthening my leg for now. Will have to wait and see what the MRI reveals in a months time.
If i need the op, then i will have to get it, no matter how long i need to wait in order to have it done, as my mobility is very important to me as someone who leads a very active and sporty lifestyle.
Once again, time will tell what the future holds in store...for now, exercise and patience...