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I have a couple of questions. The first is a general question for anyone recovering from an ankle issue. Once you get in the boot, if you go to physical therapy, do you do the exercises in the boot or out? What kind of exercises do you do?
The second question is specifically for those who have had a talonavicular joint fusion. I know that this joint contols the side to side movement of the foot so that is gone after the surgery. Have you done any exercises specific to this issue?
My doctor didn't prescribe PT and I've read online that this is often the case with a talonavicular fusion. Still, I'd like to do whatever I can to get stronger faster.
Thanks for your input.
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janness_43536 becky7624
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You do not do pt in the boot. I was in the boot for almost 3 months (too long according to pt) The boot prevents any movement. I had a severely broken ankle 2 surgeries since I broke it on 11/13.
I can't imagine not doing PT. Surprised your dr didn't prescribe it, because after being in a boot you'll need it. At least in most cases in my opinion. What I need most? PATIENCE. 😖
rockin1shoe becky7624
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becky7624 rockin1shoe
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It's interesting that you said a toe crunch tool. Right now when I walk with a walker I have bad pain that is near my toes rather than near the ankle. I've only been in the boot 2 days so I know I shouldn't be discouraged, but I am. I'm going to buy some more excercise bands and start with them. I have some that I hid from my grandsons and now I don't remember where they are.
rockin1shoe becky7624
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becky7624 rockin1shoe
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The doctor won't be prescribing PT for me, but he did say that I can move my foot in any way that I want. I have to wear the boot and start adding weight as I walk, but he said that nothing I do is really going to do damage at this point and I should let pain be my guide. I'll look into the foot gym that you mentioned. Thanks for the tip!
rockin1shoe becky7624
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Did the doctor say why he will not prescribe physical therapy? I have never heard of a doctor refusing to do that for a post surgery patient and having an expert guide your recovery thru therapy. If you are not comfortable with his decision I would suggest getting a second opinion and seeking another doctor's opinion on that and requesting that doctor to prescribe it or to insist with your current doctor that it is necessary as part of your recovery.
becky7624 rockin1shoe
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I didn't ask him to prescribe it, I just remember that in our initial conversation he said that I wouldn't need it. I've noticed on some websites that deal specifically with talonavicular fusions there is also a mention that patients seldom do physical therapy. The only thing that I can figure out is that PT is often to help range of motion issues and once the talonavicular joint is fused most of the capability of side-to-side and other foot motion is gone. Actually, in my case it was already gone because the joint was bone-on-bone. I don't mind not doing PT since I'd have to drive 30 miles for it, but if I'll ask him about it if I can't get to feeling stronger on my own.
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