5 weeks has really flown by and I am officially PWB. It was a challenge attempting to walk , but after some practice it felt good to put some weight on the foot again. I move 10 times slower, but it beats bending my knee and keeping it up any day.
It’s been a frustrating couple days, but after each PT session I feel rejuvenated and focused. Started working on the stationary bike and more flexibility and balance exercises. Every session we measure the degree angle in which my foot can bend (dorsiflexion) and can visually see progress…nothing like a confidence and mental boost to start the day.
I can’t emphasize enough how having a gf and friends constantly around helps the process of recovery. The emotional challenges or physical therapy can definitely weigh you down, I know it has for me, and its only been 2 weeks! Which is why this site is so helpful.
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March 20th, 2009 at 3:17 pm - Edit
Congrats on PWB!! My PT wants me to start putting about 50% of normal weight on my leg. It’s a little scary, if I am being honest. Am almost to neutral with my dorsiflexion. I hear you on not having to constantly hold that knee up… but sometimes I need to remind myself that it’s OK to put it down and put weight on it.
Keep up the good work!!