Energy level: good
Pain level: 1 for 100% weight bearing
I just discovered another tool for physical therapy! The clutch!
If I had automatic, I would have been driving weeks ago. It is only now that I feel confident that I have the strength and flexibility to work the clutch without being a safety hazard on the road.
Last week’s taxi disaster left me feeling helpless and has driven me to take matters back into my hands and drive myself to physical therapy. I know that my ankle is weak, but I didn’t really know how weak it was until I attempt to push in the clutch peddle. It takes a little more effort than I expected.
Interestingly enough, one of my new exercises at the PT’s office is a very similar motion to working the clutch, except this time I have to pump my body weight on a sliding platform. My ankle trembles with weakness on even the smallest incline.
Wow! I never really thought of my ankles having muscles before! I think it is because the calves get all the attention.
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