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Finally, a Breakthrough!

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Pinoyboy
Pinoyboy

This forum certainly doesn't overdose on good news; so, I'm gonna counter that by sharing some.  As some of you may be aware, I broke my fibula and medial malelous back in June. In September, the Ortho informed my that I had a failed union in my ankle break.  I changed Orthos, and had it bone grafted and screwed together in October.  I was out of the cast in November; had very slow progress through January, but was able to hobble on it.  I went to Physical Therapy in February, but quit because after some initial gains, their procedures only made the ankle more sore -- to the point of being immobilized for several days.  My walking improved though through March, but I was still plagued by swelling and muscle weakness in the ankle and foot.  This week, I began running in place and doing jumping jacks in the swimming pool.  This move has been key.  The same day I started, all swelling went away (and stayed away), and I am now able to walk limp free with more confidence than I've had in almost a year!  These ankle breaks progress at their own pace, but there is light at the end of the tunnel!  Maybe some of you can benefit from my news regarding the swimming pool exercises.

Best Wishes!

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  • Pinoyboy
    Pinoyboy

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    Another activity that I've found to be quite beneficial for my foot and ankle strengthening (as well as confidence and coordination improvement) is walking on a soft sandy beach; that is, a beach that hasn't been hard packed by the waves.  Whenever I've had that opportunity, I recognized improvements by the next morning. Of course, one needs to be cautious when doing this.  The thought of turning my ankle at this point makes me wince. 😩

    Jim

  • patti123
    patti123 Pinoyboy

    Posted

    Good to know that helps! How far along are you? I thought maybe sand was out for a year or so...really great to know!
    • Pinoyboy
      Pinoyboy patti123

      Posted

      Pati, I had the operation on Oct. 2nd. I was out of the boot cast in mid-November.  So, I'm at almost 5 months after being out of the cast.
  • iris64202
    iris64202 Pinoyboy

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    Well done, you.  I love the swimming pool and it has been really beneficial to me too.. Not only physically but it makes me feel on top of the world whether exercising in the water or swimming.  Keep up the improvements.
    • Pinoyboy
      Pinoyboy iris64202

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      Thanks Iris.  I'm glad it has been beneficial for you!  Do you have any new news? My most recent update: Last week I took my exercises to dry land:  Jumping jacks, running in place, burpees, body-weight squats, smountain climbers, sngle leg balancing, and others. Although my exercises certainly are not winning awards for intensity, they are progressing.  Biggest challenge of the routine:  The single leg balancing.  Ugh.  I have alot of room for improvement on that one.  The stabilizer muscles just aren't cooperating yet. Otherwise, I'm making progress!
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