Ankle Diaries...back to PT!

So I have not been blogging much about the ankle!?  The last official update was May...wow here it is late September. And yes, I'm still working on recovery and full range of motion.

Current state- not letting ankle slow me down. I'm golfing, hiking, working, traveling....but I'm not back to me.  Going down stairs is the hardest.  Once I get going I'll do pretty well and not feel much discomfort.  I'm doing it all in comfortable shoes.  I have put small heels and even once great wedges on but not for long.

At a late spring appointment with my doctor I was encouraged to try something different. He thought I should be making more process. My approved PT had ended and I wasn't contacted to keep going with the Athletico team. I took the suggestion and moved to the PT group affiliated with my doctor's office.  I liked the care and new approach to my recovery.  I made progress and enjoyed the exercises.  That PT ended, the approved time frame and I was told- insurance or Workers Comp would not approve more and I hit plateau.  "All the best, time would help, keep up the progress on my own."

Wow. Hmph I didn't feel ready.  I asked a friend with experience in this world and and found some coaching.  The advice was to keep seeking care, he agreed with my gut and the advice I'd picked up along the way- there was more hard work to be done.  He recommended additional PT and a provider in New Albany.  I talked to him about my disappointment in not taking more ownership.  I didn't know much about the healing process and let the professionals guide me.  I talked to my boss about the challenge of being my own advocate without being a specialist.  However as I think about it  I know how to set a goal and facilitate progress- why didn't I do that in this case.  I did a bit but not enough!

My life on Newark- Granville Road is back in PT. PT with very focused stretches, exercises and care to break down the scar tissue and build motion in the ankle.  PT that started with questions and goal setting. I am committed to the daily work that this will require.  I'm glad to be back in yoga, adding work Pilate's and my cardio and strength at Maximum Fitness.  All of this is fine but PT is still a key part of the equation for me.  Six week, six weeks and I'll tell you more. In the mean time I'm finding time for PT.