How do I walk?
I have a plate & screws in my ankle. Last doc visit they took the cast(hard on) they gave me an air cast told me to move around my ankle for exercise and slowly but surely put pressure on it to walk well its been 2 weeks since they told me and all around my ankle(scars ) is hard like a rock and I can’t walk on it at all still . It still sweels up .(since suregory its been 6weeks)My question is what will be the best thing to lossen my ankle up so I can bend it and start walking .. will a heating pad do it or put ice on it? I want to soak my ankle in epson salt but my scars are still rawany suggestions .. one more thing that air cast they gave me when I take it off, my skin is indented and it blows up near my toes? will it be wrong not to wear it at all anymoreShannon26 years old
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May PT
: one more thing that air cast they gave me when I take it off, my skin is indented and it blows up near my toes? will it be wrong not to wear it at all anymore: Shannon: 26 years oldShannon, I think warm Epson Salt soaks should be OK, but check with your doctor first. You need to call your doctor and speak with him about your present condition. I would bet that he would either want to see you again himself, or refer you to a Physical Therapist for an evaluation and initial treatment. The doctor or PT can tell you about what home rehab to do, and about wearing the Air Cast brace. Let us know what they say.