The Beginning
Where to begin? This entry is difficult because you'll leave with a few questions if I only begin by telling you how I got into fitness. So, I'll start with my beginning. I was born a healthy baby girl, destined to be as athletic as her father and two older brothers, prospectively, or so it appeared. Genetics got the best of me, however.
I was six years old when I first "twisted my knee." That's how I described dislocating my knee at that age. I recall having weekly or daily dislocations at times. I never knew when it was coming, I just knew it was, and because of that, I walked with my knees in constant flexion to some degree. Subconsciously, I was scared to completely extend my leg as I took a step because I was worried that full extension would cause a dislocation. Each time I fell, my patella never stayed dislocated. By the time I'd fallen, it was back in place. Considering this, and my description of what had just happened, my parents probably did not believe me at first.
My first knee surgery at McMaster Children’s Hospital.
2009
Eventually, I experienced dislocations in both knees. At eight years old, I finally saw a specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital, Dr. Burrow, who passed my case along to the legend (in my life) himself, Dr. Devin Peterson. Dr. Peterson is my orthopedic surgeon and the artist who redesigned my limbs so I can do what I love, workout, be a personal trainer, and help others overcome challenges. I'll have him explain in more detail.
The video that blew Dr. Peterson away: Training Video
If you feel defeated, I hope this inspires you to take control of what you can to improve your current situation. You are capable of achieving anything with hard work and consistency.
"Being challenged in life is inevitable. Being defeated is optional."
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