Jun 28 2011
Range of Motion Exercises
I guess I was off by a week on my last post, so technically I’m almost to Week 5, which I guess is a good thing. Recovery is pretty steady right now, no big milestones. I continue to do the range of motion exercises and try to push my ankle flexibility a bit more each day. I did try removing the heel lifts in my boot to test if I’ve gained dorsiflexion range, and can now put my foot flat in the boot which means I’m at neutral. At work, I’ve left the lifts in though, as the swelling decreases my flexibility and then it feels strained as the day goes on. I think just a little bit more flexibility should take care of that issue though. I did have some new pain in my lower calf / upper tendon overnight, but doesn’t seem too bad today - hopefully I had just had my foot in an awkward position for awhile.
It’s interesting how little the average person knows about this injury. Most people are really surprised at the length of recovery time, as I’ve received quite a few comments from friends or coworkers being surprised that I’m ’still on crutches’ and assuming that I can sign up for the end of July 10K since that is ‘a long time from now’. Usually when I point out the tendon and what actually happened to it though, they finally ‘get it’. I sure am growing tired of telling the same story over and over though!
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Hi Jeff, ya, I agree. The average person does not understand the recovery time. But, in general defense, before ATR, I didnt either. Kudos on removing the heel lifts. That;s terrific, even though you say there are no big milestones, it seems like your recovery is ploughing along.
Thanks, Polly. That’s a good point - I didn’t know the extent of recovery until I starting reading blogs, which makes documenting our recovery important for future ‘club’ members. I don’t hold it against anyone, just tired of hearing myself explain it! I look forward to your next post too, hope the slip on the crutches is behind you now.