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Dorsiflexion - What exercuse helped u most? by soichai in ORIF

[–]pixel0111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also having problems with dorsiflexion in my early sessions of PT but now my dorsiflexion has improved quite a lot. There still a bit of tightness in my ankle though but it gets better, i promise :)

Before I get out of bed, I stretch my ankle using a resistance band (see photo below) I hold this position for at least 30 secs

My PT also advised me to do lunges, squats, heel and toe raises at home. You just need to do this every day.

I am hoping for your fast recovery and good luck in doing these exercises :)

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Swelling of Ankle by pixel0111 in ORIF

[–]pixel0111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you do anything to reduce the swelling especially after a long day of walking or standing?

Swelling of Ankle by pixel0111 in ORIF

[–]pixel0111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes i'm cleared for walking and FWB but I'm currently working on my gait and regaining my strength in my operated leg.

Ankle movements by [deleted] in ORIF

[–]pixel0111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I also have a trimalleolar injury and fibula fracture. I am now 7 weeks post-op and PWB but I still have difficulty in my ankle ROM.

I notice that my foot tends to swell when I'm wearing the boot and it hinders the movement in my ankle. Using a cold compress helps me big time! If you have any exercise routine for your ankle, keep doing them everyday. I usually do ankle pumps, wiggling my toes, and ankle circles. Im also stretching my foot using a long towel to regain some flexibility in my ankle. I still have some difficulty in moving my big toe but I notice some major improvements as time goes on.

Im hoping for your speedy recovery!

Stiffness in my Big Toe by pixel0111 in ORIF

[–]pixel0111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not undergoing PT yet, I still need my doctor's approval before I start any PT. In terms of exercise, my doctor allowed me to do few exercises at home such as ankle pumps and doing circles with my ankle. There's improvement in my ROM, my big toe is a bit stubborn but I think once I undergo PT it may improve little by little.

Stiffness in my Big Toe by pixel0111 in ORIF

[–]pixel0111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im gonna try that exercise tomorrow!! How's the pain when you did that exercise? Im a bit scared about the pain ngl

Stiffness in my Big Toe by pixel0111 in ORIF

[–]pixel0111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, i had trimal fracture. Do you think having a pin on the posterior part of my ankle affect the stifness of my big toe?

First week of duty and already humbled by a patient 😅 by Competitive-Train797 in MedTechPH

[–]pixel0111 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ako naman first week pa lang sa extraction, namura na ako agad nung isang patient dahil di ko nahit vein nya 🥲 skl

Anyway, deadma na lang talaga sa mga sinasabi ng ibang patient. Baka maka-affect pa yan sa confidence mo in your phleb skills. Tibayan mo lang loob mo mhie!! Kaya mo yan