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freya63330
freya63330

I am 7 weeks post op, on one stick, swollen ankle at the end of the day😒 But driving.

Would a physio help me recover faster? 

 

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  • john26737
    john26737 freya63330

    Posted

    I am four weeks Post Op and have been seeing a physio weekly. I have found it very worthwhile. I am walking without aid mist of the time.
  • Annette1234
    Annette1234 freya63330

    Posted

    Hi Freya,

    Are you doing your exercises? I met with physio 7 times, they teach you a few tricks and exercises, make you walk inside, outside, on uneven grass, up the road....   I know my feet and ankle swell after a fair amount of walking.

    I guess its a perosnal choice thing.

  • jo_partee
    jo_partee freya63330

    Posted

    Hi freeya and wow yes

    Its not what u think tge physical tgerapist knows everything u need to find out where it hurts what moves

    They give u exercises u do at home

    They roll down your legs and thighs they stretch u

    U ride bike use machines

    Its a long process of change

    I am at just two months and walked all weekend no cane all day and 3 miles around lake reminding myself of postures etc

    Tge app metronome will help too all the best keep us posted

    Jozie

    • jo_partee
      jo_partee sam46443

      Posted

      Great to help with cadence

      As you progress

      Use app listen to clucks to help your smoothness of walking

      Such as if one keg is behind a little as your new walk develops after surgery

      Jozie🙋

    • jo_partee
      jo_partee

      Posted

      Listen to clicks

      If one leg is behind

  • Msky
    Msky freya63330

    Posted

    Hi Freya.I think so.The Physical Therapist know how to improve ease of movement.They can show you how to improve those muscle groups you use to drive.I think they are very intuitive
  • anna87839
    anna87839 freya63330

    Posted

    Morning are you in the UK ? Your lucky if you can get to see one in my part of England I've had to

    fight to get physio since I had my op 10 weeks

    post op and was only given different exercises to do,before they agreeged to physio I was told I'd have to pay and they gave me the number of

    Physio (90pounds for 45minutes) ha very disappointing. Hugs xxx

    • dave63380
      dave63380 anna87839

      Posted

      For us here in the USA isn't that about $250/hr. Wow! Physical Therapy is really beneficial, you can learn how to do exercises yourself with a little guidance.

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK freya63330

    Posted

    Personally, I think it's essential to have a good physio.  They can see what you are doing wrong (you cannot possibly see this yourself), and can advise on correcting your old wonky walking habits.

     

    • linda38528
      linda38528 Rocketman_SG6UK

      Posted

      I totally agree Graham - position is key to getting full effect.. Plus you can check unusual symptoms wth your physio and get tailored exercise for muscles needing extra help.i think it is a good Investment in your future health and given the sweat and tears that go into recovery ..

      Big hugs Freya.

      Linda

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