Two countries achilles

Had my first visit to the Physio yesterday.  I’d been in a cast for 3 weeks and then 4 weeks at 30 degrees foot position in theVacoped boot.  The consulltant had described a process of 30/15/0 degrees so I was surprised when the Physio went straight to 0 degrees and has introduced a limited range of motion.  She asked me to walk up and down the corridor.  That was very wierd, to be moving the foot after all that time.  She is very keen for me to put full weight on the foot.  I have to say that there were a few tinges of pain in the heel for the first time but that has pretty much gone now.  With this setting, the mobility is good and I can walk without crutches.  Planning to venture out into the big wide world on Monday.  That will require some serious walking.  I have to say I’m impressed by the Vacoped even though I’ve got nothing to compare to.  I’ve been given instruction on how to make the next adjustment to the boot myself which changes the motion settings.  I also have a program of resistance training for four weeks using giant rubber bands.  Into shoes in 4 weeks is the prediction.

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