Down to one wedge in Aircast boot
Posted on March 17th, 2014 by nboxon
- Have progressively reduced from 3 wedges in boot to 1 now. This is the best yet, less discomfort for my operated heel and finding walking much easier.
- My specialist advises I mainly need the crutches for balance so I feel OK when walking around the house without them. Also lately I’ve managed to walk up and down stairs without crutches using the handrail. Feel very liberated, although can be unsteady when tired.
- Physiotherapy exercises stepped up last week. Improving strength but hard work especially on my hips. This is getting me back into pilates - hope to rejoin my class next month.
- However, ankle still quite swollen and achilles very tight, but expect this is normal in week 9 post op.
- Trainers or other shoes feel uncomfortable on operated foot so it’s either the boot or nothing on my operated foot. Normally my walking boots on my good foot as they raise it towards the height of the Aircast boot and I feel more secure with the additional ankle support.
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1) There’s often a surprisingly strong relationship between swelling and stiffness. Fight the swelling and your ankle will loosen up some.
2) Some of us found Crocs a decent compromise between barefoot and uncomfortable shoes. I bought a decent pair of imitation Crocs in Chinatown for ~$5, so it’s worth a try.
3) Feeling relief when you remove a wedge is a good sign — that your flexibility is coming along ahead of schedule.
4) Enjoy all the recovery, but don’t forget to Watch Your Step!