Getting there, one step at a time
Well, I've had my aircast boot for two weeks now and I think it's great. The ability to walk on my own feet (albeit not in my own shoes just yet!) and not have to rely on those infernal crutches is...
View ArticleTwo shoes - for the first time!
Well, as the title says - I went out in a pair of shoes today for the first time since my ATR on the 20th of February. That was 12 long weeks ago and I am happy to report that I managed to wair a pair...
View ArticleDriving again!
Well, I saw the physio for the first time last Wednesday - 12 weeks 2 days after my ATR. The good news is that thanks to the exercises recommended by the excellent people on here I am making good...
View ArticleProgress is good :-)
Well, I've just had my 2nd "lower limb rehabilitation" exercise class. I'm having one of these classes per week for a total of 6 weeks courtesy of the NHS. It's amazing how much some of the simple...
View ArticleOne step forwards… two steps back
Well, my physio / rehabilitation class has been going pretty well so I was feeling very brave and drove my 40 year old mini to a car show last Sunday. It was great, it's the first show I have made it...
View ArticleBack on track
Having had an enforced weekend of rest due to illness last weekend I can report that my achilles is definitely better for the respite. As long as I walk slowly I can once more walk without a limp,...
View ArticleProgressing cautiously
Well, it's been a while since I posted any status updates but I'm happy to report that my recovery is progressing well. Although my ankle still looks swollen compared to my 'good' leg and does still...
View ArticleProgressing well
I thought it was about time to post an update. In two days time it will be seven months since my ATR. I am happy to report that I can now do pretty much anything I could before - with the exception of...
View ArticleAnother milestone
I passed another key stage in my rehabilitation two weeks ago and thought I should update this blog. I can now (finally) raise my body weight solely on the the ball of my 'bad' leg. This is a major...
View ArticleOne Year on
Well, I've made it past the first anniversary of my ATR. The good news is that everything seems to be going well. Physically my leg is 100% Psychologically I still have some reservations... I haven't...
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