03/08/2010
Today I was tested on how well my therapy has been going. The PT I’ve been seeing was there and her boss was conducting the eval. I was tested on balance, Range of Motion, two legged calf raises, walking leg lunges, and over all ankle strength. I passed all of the tests just fine, but I was still a little wobbly on the repaired foot for balance. I did attempt my first single legged calf raise on the repaired foot, and I did raise up off the floor about a quarter of an inch. Both my PT and her boss said that I was doing great and felt that I could continue doing the rest on my own at the fitness center I belong too. They will send a report to my surgeon that they believe I can return to most of my normal activities but not to full impact exercise (running). They want to see me again in a month to conduct another eval and then perhaps clear me completely. I was told the limp will get less and less as my calf muscle gets stronger and the balance will be just fine too.
I smiled and said to my PT, "It was so nice meeting you, but don’t take offence to me saying I won’t miss you or your silly little orange cones either ". She smiled back at me and said "Watch what you say, you have to deal with me again in October after you have your other AT repaired in August ".
I’ve been released from therapy today. Yes, the day has come for me to start out on my own again, but dang it, I will have to return once I have the second surgery to repair the other AT in my left foot that has already started to tear.
I was strongly reminded to listen to my body…and STOP when I feel tired and any pain.
HANG IN THERE EVERYONE….YOUR DAY IS COMING SOON TOO.
3 responses so far ↓
1 chocolata // Mar 8, 2010 at 5:48 pm
I’m glad to read your evaluation report, Frouchie! It sounds like a school boy getting “As” on all the subjects.
Well done!
I didn’t know your left AT needs the second surgery. Is it painful? Take care and go slow and steady with your further training.
I’m sure I’ll be around here and many more others will be with you when you see your PT and her little orange something in October!
P.S.
I’ve found a way to insert photos in my posts.
2 "Frouchie" or "Grouchie", or just "Chris" // Mar 9, 2010 at 6:24 am
You Rock Girl.
I’m going to have to go back and edit all my Posts now to put the pictures in them.
The left Foot isn’t as painful as the right foot once was, but it has begun to tear so it will be repaired too.
I’m just the lucky one who gets to have this fun done twice.
I don’t want to see my PT holding or wearing anything orange. That used to be my favorite color…I’m starting to rethink that now.
3 chocolata // Mar 9, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Hi Frouchie - Sorry, you were not able to insert photos in your posts. I added detailed information about how I had done that to my latest post, as I thought my explanation might not be sufficient. Hope it helps!
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