Hobbling along
I am doing far, far better than hobbling actually. The discomfort and achiness is minor and the swelling is mostly gone. I can wear shoes again!
I did get a cane, though…even though it sounded incredibly “elderly”!
BUT, it is All-terrain cane!
It is actually pretty cool…
And it can stand up on its own so none of the crashing to the floor kind of thing I had with crutches 12 years ago when I had to use those.
I also bought a calf-shin wrap designed to help runners with shin splints … and skipped getting the $500 orthopedic boot.
In the woods, I use the cane and 1 ski pole with the wrap and a good pair of running shoes … a little help with weight bearing and 3 point support. Additionally, all of the equipage reminds me to slow down and pay attention to where I’m putting my feet. I think most of my accidents have happened because I’ve been in a hurry and/or not paying attention.
Bottom line, I’m getting around fine but also remembering to take it a bit easy.
Not everyone needs help remembering to take it easy…
2 Responses to “Hobbling along”
Glad to hear you are on the mend. These things take a long time. Just carry on being extra careful. Many years ago now, I was coming down the stair well from the 4th floor of a building here because we were having power blackouts and I didn’t want to be trapped in the lift. Suddenly the lights went out and I missed a step and twisted my ankle badly. It took months before it stopped aching and even now I sometimes feel it. Maybe that’s because I didn’t look after it well, so you are doing the right thing.
It’s very hot here now. 37C outside and 31C inside. It really feels like summer.
Yikes, Margaret … that is hot!! I know you like the heat so have fun :)!
I have to say, that I have been grateful every day that it was not an ankle…the rotating joints like ankle and shoulder are the worst, I think.
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