Nov 04 2009
Partial Weight Bearing here we come!
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
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Congratulations on this fabulous milestone……….sounds like you’re well on your way. Keep us posted on your PT…..I think there’s a whole slew of us who are around the same phase in our recovery efforts. Best wishes………..Stroh
I found a fellow Chicagoan! Where abouts do you live? I too ruptured playing basketball…..Monday night league in Lincoln Park. Congrats on your PWB stage….I’d love to exchange info and details on your injury and recovery. Wonder if there’s anyone else from Chicago?