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Hi All,
Tomorrow I have an appointment with my doctor. I am now 2 days short of 8 weeks. I feel like I can walk without the crutches, in fact I have tried a couple of steps and I was succesful. My tendon is not as tight as I first wear my shoes. If I pay attention I can walk without a limp. I hope that my doctor will change the heel of the shoe with one cm shorter one. On the other hand, I still couldn’t make my foot 90 degrees, which I think will allow me to put my bare foot on the floor while standing. I will be more comforable while changing clothes or taking a standing shower once I achieve this point.
My question is when did you reached 90 degrees? Which execises did you do? Does massaging helps?
Thanks and better healing for everone…
Tanay
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Hi Tanay
I got to neutral (90%) just before 4 weeks post op. I was just wearing the boot and partial weight bearing at the time, and at 2 weeks post op the orthotic guy at the hospital had pushed my foot back really hard to about 20degrees…so I felt pretty comfortable giving it a decent stretch. We are all different, though…you will get there! I have read about people still not being able to stand straight after 6 months. I am sure your doc will be able to give you some tips.
Good luck, and best wishes
Ruth
Comment by rutha 12.14.09 @ 8:37 pmWith the guidance of a physio therapist and gentle stretching, you should be able to flex your foot to 90 degrees. Until then you are not ready to walk without crutches I think. Massage, ultrasound help getting rid of the scar tissue and thickness that prevent the flexibility of the tendon. Ankle mobility exercises are a start. Circling the foot, turning it inside and out and holding it for a few seconds etc. See the exercises link on the main Achilles blog page. With weight bearing also the tendon will stretch more.
Comment by 2ndtimer 12.15.09 @ 9:34 am