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Muscle atrophy and recovery time...

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CarolynCL
CarolynCL

So, I have been NWB for 4 weeks + 1 day (had the boot from day 5). I was cleared for WBAT in the boot today. I decided to measure my calves because the injured one sure looks scrawny compared to the other one.

Left calf - 37.5 cm

Right calf - 34.5 cm

I have been iWalking regularly, so there is no atrophy above the knee. I am curious to see how long it takes to get back to normal. 

Wondering what others have experienced with regaining their muscle tone.

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  • becky7624
    becky7624 CarolynCL

    Posted

    That will probably depend on how much you walk and exercise. My surgery was in January and one calf is still a little smaller than the other. I was NWB for 6 weeks and partial for another 4. I don't really notice a difference in actual strength, just size. Good luck with the rest of your recovery.

  • Chazma89
    Chazma89 CarolynCL

    Posted

    Mine was very noticible at first one looked like a birds leg and one looked like a horses leg.

    And 6 month on there's very little difference at all.

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