After three weeks of PT, my ATR is feeling significantly better. My PT is very similar to what others have described on this blog: 10 to 15 minutes on an exercise machine, followed by range of motion, isometric plantar flexion, isometric dorsflexion, isometric eversion/inversion exercises. This is followed by 15 minutes in an Aircast ice boot to reduce swelling and a AT incision massage. I like the ice boot and massage the best! During the exercise bike and ice boot, I listen to some country music and relax! I have been walking around full weight bearing (FWB) for short periods in my sneakers around the house and on short errands. No pain whatsoever. I haven’t received a bill for the PT, since my insurance covers it after my co-pay which is $11.74 per session. Enclosed is a photo taken today in my running shoes (No, I am not jogging….yet!) My ankle tends to get a little swollen both in and out of my Aircast boot. The evening ice wrap seems to take care of it.
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