Tonight I went to my 2nd session of physio.
My Physio Sue is great, i’ve used her previously for minor Football related strains & sprains, but this is the first major injury I’ve had Physio for.
She is excellent at explaining the physiology of what she is doing and certainly doesn’t take any prisioners when trying to get me get some mobility back in my left leg.
She has explained that the whole left leg needs to be taught it’s ok to work again and it’s not just the achilles! My Calf, heel and toes all need to remeber what weight baring is like.
Tonight i’ve been on a wobble board, which i stand on and can rock forward,back & side to side. I do this while supporting myself on on some paralel bars. I was quite surprised how much movement i was able to get in my ankle. I’m not talking massive amounts, but compared to being completely immobile in the cast it felt like I could stand on tip toes!
Sue then worked on my scar, massaging the area around it to break down the scar tissue. She then manipulated the ankle, stretching out the achilles and getting some movement.
After a session of Ultra sound I felt really good.
To finish the session off, Sue asked me if i had two trainers with me, which i did in the car.
She then proceeded to get me to walk in two shoes (obviously with my crutches), I’m to wear my trainers occationally in the house to get my feet used to it. I was a little shocked because i wasn’t expecting to be anywhere near Shoes for weeks.
I know I’m still along way off walking unaided, but I’m happy with the progress so far.
Back next tuesday for some more, hopefully I’ll continue to see some improvemnets.
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