YES! Back to Basketball
Posted on December 9th, 2009 by pietrzak
Yesterday, 7 months and 7 days after my surgery, I returned to the scene of the crime, back to basketball. I played for a shorter period of time and not as intensely, and I came out of it uninjured. Definitely a little rusty. This morning I just have the usual soreness, not anything in particular in the foot/leg except for a tiny amount of heel pain that passed once my blood started circulating. I did not do anything special after playing, just hit the showers as usual and headed home.
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How long was it after surgery until you were able to shoot around on the court? I’m at 22 weeks and still have tons of scar tissue and limited movement.
I was given the okay to start running at about the 20-21 week mark, gradually increased it so long as there was no pain. I only get a very slight heel pain now on the outside of the heel. I think the PT helped a lot in getting the leg back in shape. I would say that I started shooting and making some side and pivot moves at about the 22 week mark. But I did it gradually and slowly. PT said dont go all out with hoops till Jan. or Feb. and I am just starting to ease into it competitively now, a little shorter and not quite giving 100%. I still have a sensitive spot on part of the scar. If you havent done PT, try to go to one, it will help. Those guys know the exercises you need.