https://imgur.com/gallery/vJwcktU
This is the state of my dorsiflexion after 6cm of limb lengthening. I am 5 months post op. I can’t walk normally. Is this normal or am I way out of the normal range? My job requires physical activity and in 4 months if i can’t get to running, I lose my job. I am considering reversing my length to 5cm. What do you think I should do, continue stretching as it is? Additional surgery is not an option for me. I must get back to running condition for the sake of my livelihood in 4 months. I am standing on the slant board infrequently, but i’m now doing it 4-5x a day at 10 minutes. I’m also laying on my stomach and letting my knees stretch out. Looking for suggestions as well as if you think my progress is normal/satisfactory, and if i should reverse lengthening.
He says to reduce down to 5cm if i have to and also possible gastroc recession. but i don’t want it to have to get to that.
also, i can’t remember the last time i was walking fine. it was probably around 2-3cm.
https://imgur.com/gallery/mrvmeNB
What is the Japanese leg routine?
Note: i’m only receiving near neutral dorsiflexion after stretching for 10 minutes.
My surgery date was 8 January. 2 months post distraction. I am also going to employ this device. Nearly 800 dollars for the month, but let’s hope it does the trick: https://www.ermi-motion.com/program/ankle/
He is a good surgeon. It wouldn’t be accurate to view my lack of flexibility as his fault.
Thank you all for your words. It has put me in the right mood to reclaim my life back with some hard work. I hope to update you on my progress in the coming weeks.
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