Good morninng all,
I was just wondering how long before all us recovering ATRs managed a single heel lift? My physio is happy with all my progress apart from the heel lift.
I’m at 13 weeks, non-surgical and wondering how long before those of you who have managed it took?
Hope you’re all moving forward,
Jon
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Well fellow ATRs, that’s it. I was in the hospital a grand total of 20 minutes for my final checkup before being set loose to fend for myself.
Saw a different ortho again…….3 from 3. He did the Thompsons test prodded around my achilles asked if I was in any pain (no, I’m not). He asked [...]
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Hi all,
Well it’s been 10 weeks+ since my ATR and after 6 physiotherapy sessions in 4 weeks I’ve been cleared to swim. The downside of this is that the only pools nearby are public baths which only have narrow windows open for public swimming, so I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to [...]
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Hi fellow ATRs,
I thought I’d enter a post after my physio last night at 9 1/2 weeks.
Started with some ultrasound, then deep tissue massage around the achilles and calf followed by exercise.
Trampet: 1 minute of stepping, 1 minute of swaying side to side as far as possible with knees bent, then a minute of jogging [...]
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