Lot of PTwhile in the hospital for my broken leg...it actually took me almost 2 years to be able.to go up and down stairs like an adult. Sometimes it was excruciating as my RSD wasn't diagnosed and many tears were shed from the pain. Almost 5 years later, I'm going back to PT to strengthen my leg to hopefully avoide a total knee replacement, strenthen my back with it's herniated discs and hopefully get advice for an at home regimen. I tried the gym, but didn't feel comfortable, people woud push me aside and take the machines and I felt totally unfortable. The thought of surgery with RSD actually makes me nauseaus. We'll see what happens, but I know I'm still working because of all those months of PT the first couple of years. Good luck. The therapists I worked with were incredible, in fact it was a PT who first suggested I might have RSD. So good luck. Lynnie..ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING!