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What is the Japanese leg routine?
Note: i’m only receiving near neutral dorsiflexion after stretching for 10 minutes.
Based on your updated photo, I agree with you assessment that you are near neutral--maybe negative 5-10 degrees.
The longer you wait, the tougher it will be to gain flexibility.
Your post is unclear as to when you stopped lengthening. You wrote that you are "5 months post op". Do you mean you stopped distraction 5 months ago; or, that you had your initial surgery 5 months ago and just stopped distraction recently?
Time matters. Unfortunately, if you stopped distraction 5 months ago and still have not achieved neutral dorsiflexion; then, you may need to consider surgical correction.
However, irrespective of your surgical timeline, if you are cleared to bear full weight; then, I encourage you to hit it hard and see if you can make some gains because you are close.
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/
Quote from: Athens on June 05, 2020, 08:24:44 PMhttps://imgur.com/gallery/mrvmeNB
What is the Japanese leg routine?
Note: i’m only receiving near neutral dorsiflexion after stretching for 10 minutes.
It's tough, but the Japanese people that rehab like a alcoholic hold a light and easy dorsiflexion stretch for like 45 minutes at a time.. yes the entire 45 no break.. for multiple sets in a day.. it's extreme but it is very beneficial for those who lengthen alot against doctors recommendation
Thank you for clarifying your surgical history.
From my perspective, you have two related but independent issues: running and dorsiflexion.
You report you lengthened 6 cm. A good rule of thumb is two months consolidation for every centimeter lengthened for full bone recovery. This means your bones will likely be largely healed in 10 months from now (6 cm x 2 months = 12 months - 2 months for consolidation already underway = 10 months).
Yet, you want to run in 4 months. Perhaps your timeline is too aggressive?
While many internal nails are fully weight bearing, bearing weight and running are not the same. Run too early and you risk shearing off the screws that hold the nail in place. Do that, and you will drive your nail through your ankle or your knee--bad either way.
So, has your surgeon approved running in four months?
As for dorsiflexion, you are only two months into consolidation and your equinas is not bad. However, your flexion will NOT improve on its own. Half-measures are rarely productive. Gadgets cannot replace good, hard, fundamental work.
If you are approved for weight-bearing; then, get on your feet! Doing so promotes bone growth and improves flexibility.
Stand, hold onto something, and concentrate on relaxing until your legs are straight and your heels are on the ground. Alternate pressure by putting all of your weight on one leg for several minutes; then, switch. Repeat this process for at least 30 minutes, at least 3 times per day.
Make sure you get good rest too because rest is a necessary part of recovery.
Best of luck!
I second California2's last reply, there's no need for that over complicated device ... standing flat/slanted surface stretches will work you just have to be consistant.
Wow.
First of all, wish you all the best, and be optimistic, their people who have done way more than you and recovered to walking properly. But you have me scared for a bit, I'm planning to do 6cm with Dr G, tibias. How would you rate him? How flexible were you before the surgery?
Quote from: Kogi314 on June 06, 2020, 07:58:01 AMWow.
First of all, wish you all the best, and be optimistic, their people who have done way more than you and recovered to walking properly. But you have me scared for a bit, I'm planning to do 6cm with Dr G, tibias. How would you rate him? How flexible were you before the surgery?
If you are very serious about tibia lengthening I recommend Donghoon
After researching quite a lot patients from all over the world
I feel he is the only CLL doctor who can do tibia safely and precisely
Many of his patients do tibia lengthening unlike other top CLL doctors patients
Quote from: Movie on June 06, 2020, 07:19:17 AMI second California2's last reply, there's no need for that over complicated device ... standing flat/slanted surface stretches will work you just have to be consistant.
1. I don't think you are that bad for the phase you are in, it's just your tight schedule that puts pressure on you.
2. I have huge respect for @California2 but don't listen to anyone here and stick with Dr G's advice, he definitely knows what to do and we all know that he never stops caring for his patients, so...if he said CPM stretching device, that's what it is for you IMO!
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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