4.5 Weeks Post OP
Been full weight bearing since two weeks PO in a Vacocast boot set at 15°. No issues whatsoever. The doctors plan is for me to come in at the 6 week mark and then ditch the boot and go into two shoes and start PT. I’m wondering if I should be adjusting the vacocast down from 15° to 10 or 5 as the date gets closer to when I should remove the boot altogether.
I have been trying to stay active as much as possible. Pre ATR I was an avid cyclist riding 5-6 times a week and 300+ miles a week. I’ve been doing some light riding around the neighborhood (3-5 miles) wearing the vacocast and it doesn’t seem to bother the tendon at all. I ice every night and elevate as often as possible. Swelling seems to be minimal. Hope I’m not doing to much and causing any damage but since I have no pain I think I’m OK.
I’m also sleeping in the boot but would like to ditch that as soon as possible but don’t want to risk injuring it.
August 19th, 2016 at 5:58 pm
An impressive recovery. Well done. I am a keen cyclist and am interested in your progression back onto a bike. Did you start on a stationary bike?