Nov
26
2009
eschao
My 8 weeks post-op happens to fall on thanksgiving today, I feel as though I have much to be thankful for.
First of all, I am thankful for friends on achillesblog.com who have offered their experience and help. It as been very helpful and encouraging. Since my last post, I have moved from partial weight bearing to full weight bearing. It was a big step to be able to throw aside the crutches and limp around with the boot. The only challenge here has been a sore heel after longer walks.
On the physical therapy front, there are the exercises that I’ve been working on:
- Cycling without my boots
- Total gym calf raises (with about 20% of my weight)
- Parallel bar exercises in shoes
- Thera-band exercises for balance on the right foot
Have a wonderful thanksgiving!
Nov
10
2009
eschao
This is the 2nd week of partial weight bearing for me. I’m getting used to the foot work with the crutches. For now, I’m stilling using 2 crutches so that I don’t get too tired or sore injured just using one crutch, but at times, I try to just put one crutch down (the left one).
Anyone know whether you are putting too much weight on the foot? My foot feels a bit sore around the ankles after I try to put a bit more weight on the foot, so I’ll then ice it down. How much should or shouldn’t it hurt?
Tags: PWD
Nov
04
2009
eschao
I went to see the doctor yesterday and the doctor gave the green light to start on partial weight bearing (PWD). The doctor checked out the wound, rubbing alcohol on it, and then felt to see whether the tendon felt good (though I’m not too sure what there is to feel). He said I could start putting a bit of weight on the right foot, while still using the crutches. Hopefully, I eventually get to using just one crutch by late next week.
I am trying now to re-figure out how to use the crutches now while putting a bit of weight on the right foot. The areas around my ankle felt a bit sore last night after spending some time trying to put a bit of weight on the right foot. My PT says that this is normal, as I start putting more weight and start stretching parts of the food. I am now doing isometric exercises — pushing against something (for now a pillow against a wall). The PT measured my foot and the swelling around the ankles went down — hopefully the swelling won’t go up too much as I start to put more weight on the foot. PT said that I may be using a stationary bike with the boot in a few weeks.
Overall, PWD is a good thing, it keeps me from hopping around as much as I used to when I didn’t have my crutches. At least I can put my right foot down and use it for balance.
Right Foot Almost 5 Weeks
Tags: PWD
