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I got my boot on almost two weeks ago, my dr. gave me the OK to take it off to sleep and to shower. He also said i can start trying to gain back mobility. Anybody have any tips on how to speed up the ankle movement? Im finallyyyyy allowed to start walking after 2 months (in my boot) on Friday. i take my boot off every time i sit on the couch or basically anytime im not in school and practice mobility.
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marian01540 Rit1993
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RichardKen Rit1993
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I found it helped to use every opportunity to wiggle and move me ankle bd toes and steadily muscle tone and movement improves.
Good luck
Richard
jenni_24876 Rit1993
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kenneth_06543 Rit1993
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I received my boot yesterday and tomorrow start physical therapy. I'm not sure what to expect in physical therapy. My ankle after 4 weeks is pretty stiff. How was your physical therapy and any advice you or anyone else could give
Rit1993 kenneth_06543
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I was not assigned PT, my doctor just gave me some exercises to do. I'm still going to be in my boot for another 5 weeks but I take it off during any downtime. I was told to work my ankle till I could make a full circle. But mine is still extremely stiff even after 2 weeks of working at it. I get my hot tub hooked up tomorrow. I think the jets/hot water will really help.
kpower Rit1993
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Rit,
Congratulations on your awareness that you need to strengthen, stabilize, and restore function to your ankle post-injury. Ankle rehab is key in getting normal ankle function back as soon as possible, and reducing any chances that you might experience chronic ankle disability in years to come.
There are lots of useful ankle exercise tips and how-to advice scattered throughout forum posts going way back in time. I'd suggest doing some research there. As mentioned elsewhere, YouTube and Internet are rich resources for ankle rehab exercises and treatments as well.
If your insurance covers it, a professional physiotherapist can be a great ally in your rehab regimen. A competent PT will make sure you are doing exercises appropriately and in correct sequence so you avoid any further injury in process. A PT can also give you reassurance about pain management-- and how much pain is too much.
Ankle rehab is usually not a flash in pan type of program. Depending on type of soft tissue damage that might have been sustained in injury you may need ongoing rehab for a long time to ensure treatment 'sticks' over the long haul.
Best of luck to you.
Rit1993
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jenni_24876 Rit1993
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Rit1993 jenni_24876
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jenni_24876 Rit1993
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It takes a long time to recover from this injury. I was not prepared at all for what was to come. My heal still stings if I try to tip toe on it without support from other foot. As does insision scar. If I hold my foot in wrong way it stings like a b***h. I'm getting used to a new normal.
karen95774 Rit1993
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I fractured mine only 3 weeks ago.Had op to put plate & screws in 12 days later.I see consultant 2mrw for removal of stitches.Do you think the plaster will be replaced by a boot or is it too early ?
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Sazza47 karen95774
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hi karen are you all back to normality now with your ankle ..
kenneth_06543 Rit1993
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Rusky123 Rit1993
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Hi Rit, like Marion once my cast was off I did the 'alphabet' exercise and also the rotating my foot and rocking my foot side to side whilst keeping it on the ground. During my Physio I also did the 'step' exercise. Put you foot straight and flat on a step and keeping your knee directly above your ankle bend your leg and push forward with your knee, it hurts and is difficult but I am begining to get more mobility. What helped me a lot also was pool walking, I just simply walked around the pool, no pain or limp in the water either. Obviously you must do what is pertinent to your injury.
Recovery takes time, today 7 months after my accident I actually took my dog for a walk on my own, really nervous I thought the day would never come but despite being called Hop-Along by my dog walking friends I enjoyed my little hours walk, lol before the accident I would walk, or amble, the dog at least twice a day for a few hours.
Hope it goes well for you.