Latest Boring Ankle Update
So ... here is the regimen for this week. Care to follow along, in your own homes? It's very "low impact". Hey ... it's "NO impact for that matter."
Towel Calf Stretch :
Sit with knee straight and towel looped around foot. (They had me use a strap, not a towel).
Gently pull on towel until a comfortable stretch is felt in calf.
Then repeat the exercise with knee bent.
Hold 20 seconds - repeat 3 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day.
Ankle Alphabet :
Using ankle and foot only, trace the letters of the alphabet. Perform A to Z.
Repeat 2 times per session / 2 sessions per day.
(Note: I keep writing notes on the floor, with this one. I won't say what those notes are, or to whom they are directed. LOL)
Plantar/Dorsiflexion :
With leg relaxed, gently bend and straighten ankle. Move through full range of motion. Avoid pain. (My notes - "Well duh.")
Repeat 20 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day
Inversion/Eversion :
With leg relaxed, gently turn ankle and foot in and out. Move through full range of motion. Avoid pain. (My notes - "Well duh a second time.")
Repeat 20 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day.
Christ, I am a bad patient! Me: "Can you just clear me to DRIVE?" The PT: "Uhhh ... no. We can't do that until your doctor approves." Me: "Well he says it is okay if you do." The PT: "I don't see it on your chart." Me: "Well you need a new chart ... let me sign it for you!"
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH
I've done these several times today. Can SOMEONE call in and give me extra credit so I can get back behind the wheel?
Please?
Towel Calf Stretch :
Sit with knee straight and towel looped around foot. (They had me use a strap, not a towel).
Gently pull on towel until a comfortable stretch is felt in calf.
Then repeat the exercise with knee bent.
Hold 20 seconds - repeat 3 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day.
Ankle Alphabet :
Using ankle and foot only, trace the letters of the alphabet. Perform A to Z.
Repeat 2 times per session / 2 sessions per day.
(Note: I keep writing notes on the floor, with this one. I won't say what those notes are, or to whom they are directed. LOL)
Plantar/Dorsiflexion :
With leg relaxed, gently bend and straighten ankle. Move through full range of motion. Avoid pain. (My notes - "Well duh.")
Repeat 20 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day
Inversion/Eversion :
With leg relaxed, gently turn ankle and foot in and out. Move through full range of motion. Avoid pain. (My notes - "Well duh a second time.")
Repeat 20 times per set.
Do 1 set per session / 2 sessions per day.
Christ, I am a bad patient! Me: "Can you just clear me to DRIVE?" The PT: "Uhhh ... no. We can't do that until your doctor approves." Me: "Well he says it is okay if you do." The PT: "I don't see it on your chart." Me: "Well you need a new chart ... let me sign it for you!"
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH
I've done these several times today. Can SOMEONE call in and give me extra credit so I can get back behind the wheel?
Please?

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