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How long does it take after cast comes off to be able to walk?

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Brokennsore
Brokennsore

I had my cast off last wed 31/8/16 after 4.5 weeks following my operation. I had broken my ankle following my horse slipping on road whilst in walk and falling on my leg. My consultant wants me to weight bear on it and the physic gave me a sheet of exercises to do at the hospital. However following the cast coming off my ankle is very sore and when I place my foot on the floor it swells. I am struggling to do any exercises. What should I do? Im so frustrated Im a single mother with 2young children and finding this very difficult.

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  • hope4cure
    hope4cure Brokennsore

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    So sorry to hear about the accident. Been thru a few on horses myself. 

    The bones in the ankle will take time to grow & stabilize the components. Don't hurry it, take it slow. 

    Therapy will help with strengthening the muscles and tendons and rom once your ready. 

    I found that walking in sand helped return the strength and rom once weight bearing was possible.

    Peace & Heeling thoughts sent your way.

    • dawn83397
      dawn83397 hope4cure

      Posted

      Hey that sounds good about the sand

      I just planned a trip to the beach in two weeks so I could walk in the sand.

    • hope4cure
      hope4cure dawn83397

      Posted

      Right on.  Also that how race horses are worked out after leg tendon cannon bones issues. 

      Have a great time.

    • Brokennsore
      Brokennsore hope4cure

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the advice thats a really good idea will definitely give it a try. Do you still horseride? Ive had to turn my horse out to grass until I recover my sister is looking after him but she doesn't ride. Going by the pain Im experiencing Im wondering if my ankle will ever be strong enough to ride again. How long did it take for you to get back to it?

    • dawn83397
      dawn83397 Brokennsore

      Posted

      That's funny that there are a lot of horseback riders here. I have one too. She is an upidy half TB. Everyone always assumed that is how I broke my ankle but it isnt. I actually have gotten on her twice in the past two days. There is a 30x30 area next to the barn that is enclosed so she is calm, slow and bored there. I practice stretching my heel down and also some non stirrup work, sitting trot to help strenghten my legs. It feels like it is going to be awhile to really ride her though.

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