Elliptical-6 mins
Heel raises on step (lower heel below horizontal and raise above as far as possible)- 2 x 10
Step downs from a higher step than last session (modified for my left side)- 3 x 10
Step-ups from a 12 inch step (higher than last session) with the foam pad, 2 x 10 with a 5-second hold between each rep
Bungee cord walking, 10 x all 4 directions
Trampoline ball toss while balancing on a foam pad with 1 leg- 6 x 5 throws each leg
Manual Therapy- Both calves
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Reflection
Now that I can do heel raises, we were able to progress all of my exercises. This really is the turning point, because I have all the general function back in my feet. Going forwards, we need to work on fine-tuning their movement and prepare them for more advanced activities of daily living and high impact activities.
Today, I also realized how far I have come personally as a result of these difficult surgeries, earning a PhD, and beginning my career as a college professor. I feel like I have aged a decade in a year. Through situations that came up through the day, both professionally and personally, I realized that I have found my voice. I was raised to be extremely polite, respectful, and obedient, which leads to a natural tendency of avoiding confrontation and making the best of any situation, no matter the circumstances. I never complain. The result: suffering in silence. That is something I can no longer do. I have been building my life back brick by brick since my surgeries, and I am choosing to learn from my struggles and new perspective to build an even better life than I had before. Note to self: When a condition in my life is truly uncomfortable, I have to speak up. Time is too priceless to waste it suffering unnecessarily when it is a situation that can be improved.
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