Posted on April 22nd, 2014 by tkdco
I went to my MMA class today for the first time since surgery. It has been exactly 8 weeks since my surgery. I wore a compression sock and tennis shoes. It felt GREAT to move around, hit the heavy bag and throw some kicks again. I am able to kick with both legs, but I [...]
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Posted on April 18th, 2014 by tkdco
I just completed my first two days back at work. I work 12 hr shifts. On Thursday I was in my walking boot and today I was in my new work boots that I purchased last week. The boots come 8" up on my leg, just under my calf muscle for extra ankle support. I [...]
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Posted on April 15th, 2014 by tkdco
Well it’s been 7 weeks since surgery, and I’ve been walking around my house barefoot and in my work boots to get used to them again . Today I decided to wear my work boots out for a short trip to the store. The boots are tactical boots and come up 8″ on my [...]
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Posted on April 10th, 2014 by tkdco
I have been fwb for about a week and have noticed that my ankle and Achilles is a bit swollen Not painful, but sore. I attribute this to finally putting some weight on it after 5 weeks of nwb. I have been doing stretching exercises and ROM exercises. Today, I decided to try to take [...]
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Posted on April 8th, 2014 by tkdco
I had my 6 week post op check up today.. Doc was impressed that I can go FWB but still cautioned me on taking it slow. He actually recommended that I use the crutch on my right side still. ( injury on left side) I was given the "ok" to do double leg calf raises [...]
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Posted on April 4th, 2014 by tkdco
My 6 week post-op appointment is 4-9. As I stated in my previous posts, I am staying very active, working out, taking supplements, and using the Blood Flow Stimulator. I exercise my left leg ( the ATR side) I do leg extensions to keep the quad strong, I do hip adductor and abductor exercise.
On Wednesday, [...]
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