It’s exactly six months today since I injured my left foot on 26 January in a canyon at the Blue Mountains. Thankfully, I’m now walking again and I’ve even started climbing. But I had to buy a new pair of climbing shoes as my still swollen foot cannot fit into my old pair (climbing shoes are meant to be a size down anyways).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s become hard to do exercises like a full push-up as my left foot isn’t able to flex as it used to in order to support the length of my body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m walking more slowly and sometimes there’s a slight limp in my gait once my foot gets tired. Going down stairs also involves awkward and tentative placement of the left foot if I lead with it. Overuse of my right leg to compensate for my left side has also resulted in more pain in my right knee as I’m walking down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However two weeks ago I managed to lead a walk with the bushwalking club I’m a member of, though I did sell it as a relaxed pace one! Pain in my foot comes and goes, and I can feel the plate when I’m using the foot more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m going for my next check-up with my surgeon in two weeks. One thing I haven’t done yet is jog\/run; it’s something I’m still scared to do. I haven’t regained the balance and strength in my foot – this requires some more practice standing on one foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyhow, while I’ve had to make adjustments to some aspects of my exercise routine, the recovery is progressing well. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It’s exactly six months today since I injured my left foot on 26 January in a canyon at the Blue Mountains. Thankfully, I’m now walking again and I’ve even started climbing. But I had to buy a new pair of … Continue reading