I'm delicate. Or at least my ankle is. That is the take away from Carlos' conversation with Dr. Hubbard. He was impressed that based on my description alone Dr Hubbard was able to name the BAPS board that seems to have caused my need for a cast.
Carlos also told me at least twice this morning that my physical therapy may feel boring and quiet for the next few weeks, but that is what's required to get my ankle back on track without risking any damage. It was a quiet session. Part of the problem was that at least two of the exercises Carlos wanted me to do to help strengthen and stretch other parts of my leg and back required me to put weight on my foot - making it a non-starter. No band exercises that would stretch the achilles. Instead it was some massaging to get fluids flowing and deal with the tightening of muscles tired of the bondage boot, followed by some leg raises with the weight on my knee and then spelling the alphabet with my foot. Finally some stretching and ice.
It felt more like maintaining the status quo then moving forward, but I am putting my trust in Carlos for the next two weeks until I see Dr. Hubbard again. I am already mentally reminding myself to pack sneakers and my wedge flipflops for my next appointment.
PT again on Friday, not with Carlos as it's an insurance evaluation appointment. My therapist and I have to convince them that I need more appointments. Silly, but that's health care in the US!
Carlos also told me at least twice this morning that my physical therapy may feel boring and quiet for the next few weeks, but that is what's required to get my ankle back on track without risking any damage. It was a quiet session. Part of the problem was that at least two of the exercises Carlos wanted me to do to help strengthen and stretch other parts of my leg and back required me to put weight on my foot - making it a non-starter. No band exercises that would stretch the achilles. Instead it was some massaging to get fluids flowing and deal with the tightening of muscles tired of the bondage boot, followed by some leg raises with the weight on my knee and then spelling the alphabet with my foot. Finally some stretching and ice.
It felt more like maintaining the status quo then moving forward, but I am putting my trust in Carlos for the next two weeks until I see Dr. Hubbard again. I am already mentally reminding myself to pack sneakers and my wedge flipflops for my next appointment.
PT again on Friday, not with Carlos as it's an insurance evaluation appointment. My therapist and I have to convince them that I need more appointments. Silly, but that's health care in the US!
