anniel’s AchillesBlog

A little update on my 2 shoed progress after a few more days in them.

Went to the physio on Weds, which involved massage again (which is always good) and he agreed with the strengthening exercises the NHS physio gave me last Friday.  Plus said to do more work at the gym on building up the other muscles in my legs.  Also some exercises for my toes to work those tendons - which at first I didn’t think could be done even with my good foot, but having tried a few times they may be possible! - these are to press the big toe down and try and lift the other toes, and vice versa…  So I will be doing these exercises by myself and going back to the physio again when its stronger.  He did say that shouldn’t ‘work through the pain’ as at this point it is still possible to cause micro tears in the repairing tendon!

(Its strange reading on this site all the different experiences that people have with the various professionals, and really good to be able to see what other people are/have been doing by this point and work out what else you can try yourself!)

Went to the pub Tues night un-booted, but felt very wary with everyone milling around and not really paying attention (and had to move at one point so that my bad leg was better protected between some tables), so when I went out on Weds night I was back in the boot, which felt safer but also a step backwards - but right now safety wins!

Walking round the block today I realised what was feeling wrong about my gait, and its that I have no push off power on the bad foot (which is fairly obvious at this point but these things take a little while to sink in :)), so even though I am rolling it from heel to toe I have already put the good foot down to take the weight.  Plan on starting to use the pool at the gym next week for some supported walking practice which will hopefully help.  And at the weekend I will also be starting on the two legged heel raises so will see how it goes putting full weight on my toes!

Am still frustrated by the slowness (and long journey ahead), but have some very supportive friends who are helping me get through this, and who say I am doing well.  So I need to believe them - which I sort of do, most of the time, as even I can see progress - maybe I just need to stop thinking so much!!!  :)

And thank you to all of you who have commented on my previous posts, as its good to know that everyone who is ahead in time got through this… and to have support from them and from those who are coming up to this point…

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