Started PT today -- Fingers crossed that it works!
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So today, I started PT. I'm not very fond of the therapist, at least as of right now...we'll see after a few visits, and if I'm still not fond of her, I'll ask to switch, or to have the bulk of my appts with my favorite PTA.
Today was mostly an eval in which she saw the very poor state of my ankle...its very, very limited ROM, its weakness etc. She did some manual or manipulative massage or whatever which was extremely uncomfortable, bordering on painful at times. Thank God she did the ultrasound at the end!! Gave me the oh so common "ABC" homework and said she wants me to come in twice a week. I can do that.
I'm really hoping that PT helps/works, because if it doesn't, I may be looking at a second surgery, and I'm only 25! (First one was at 16).
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monika01 keeponsingin
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Dear, I had a wonderful pt. Then he went away for vacation. They sent me someone who was not trained. I believe he completely rebroke my ankle.
He twisted everything and it hurt a lot.
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I have found so much encouragement in this website. You will heal😇
keeponsingin monika01
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Thank you. Like I said, I'll give this PT a shot because I think unless they;re a major screw up everyone should be given a chance.
If I do end up needing surgery again, I'll go to the same surgeon that did my first surgery. I think she did a great job! Sure my ankle was never the same, but whose is after surgery? It because strong enough for me to do all my activities again. I did lose a bit of ROM which meant no more pointe for me, but that's alright, and expected as well.
monika01 keeponsingin
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Dear, no matter what happened in the past, you will have a lot of people helping you out! It is scary, for sure but it can be overwhelming. I'm in so much pain that I would scream, but I have my daughter and neighbors! If I was in the countryside...
keeponsingin monika01
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shantell03710 keeponsingin
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keeponsingin shantell03710
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It's not that simple. If PT cured things, I wouldn't have needed surgery in the first place! And sorry to say, but it was a very stupid decision to not go to PT. They help you do things correctly and at the right pace. At this point in time, the goal is to get my ankle moving which it barely does despite my hardest effort...but I want to do it correctly and safely, because if I don't, I probably will end up needing surgery because the chances of re-injury are too high.
laura87716 keeponsingin
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Physio can be very direct and seem like the exercises are silly and ineffectual but eventually it will pay off. The friendly physio isn't always the best one. One that pushes you will benefit you more.
keeponsingin laura87716
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I don't need friendly necessarily, but I don't want cold. I want someone with a good demeanor. And someone with a good demeanor and bedside manner can still push you. My favorite PT (I've been around this rodeo many times) and I used to joke that she liked to torture me.
Unfortunately, I know exactly how PT works, and I know that it will very often cause pain, but it [usually] works.
keeponsingin
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So, third session today. I've decided she's alright and will do. Like the last session, we did the same thing -- ultrasound first, some movement exercises and then TENS. After both of those, literally NO pain. Something I hadn't experienced in months!!! She said next time we'll get into more strengthening stuff now that my ankle is actually moving somewhat okay.