@bluebonnet242, the physical therapist said that getting on/off the leg press machine may be awkward. He doesn't want me twisting my back. He showed me how to get on/off the leg press machine. The general comment that the physical therapist gave was that I need to limit the amount of weights I use at the gym to avoid bone fracture. I think that because of liability, the physical therapist makes comments like you might be able to lift up to < x amount> , but I am not sure what is the maximum weight you can lift.