Energy level: Normal
Pain level: 2 getting out of bed
1 for the rest of the day
Getting out of bed is always hard. While I can walk okay with the help of my super squishy shoes, I just can't do it bare foot. I have to use crutches for nature's first call of the morning. After a few stretches my feet warm up and I'm ready to go. However, all the week's walking is catching up and I'm a little sore all day long.
A surprise for this morning! I look down and for the first time in over a month, my feet are almost the same color! It’s been almost 6 weeks since I’ve had a healthy color in my recovering foot and I was just wondering if that Easter egg color was going to be permanent.
A Wii session shows that my balance is 43% / 57%. I succeed at skiing, but fail the hula hoop exercise.
I’m in need of a light ice session after about 10 minute of balance games. It’s great to have enough ankle and flexibility and left-foot-weight-bearing to attempt some of the games. I consistently fail at anychallenge that requires me to lean all the way to the left.
Failure and progress at the same time!
Showing posts with label Wii Fit Physical Therapy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wii Fit Physical Therapy. Show all posts
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
post op day 70 - t g i f
Energy level: I feel Grrrrreat!
Pain level: 0 for non weight bearing
1 for 20% weight bearing
What a beautiful day. I'm just whizzing through my physical therapy exercises now in just about 20 minutes. I can't believe that just two weeks ago it took me nearly 3 hours to get though the same stretches. It seems ridiculous that back then I had to take a mini nap after the slightest exertion. Stretch, nap, stretch, nap... the life of a cat.
My magic shoes really make a difference. According to the Wii Fit, my balance is 40/60 - which I can do when wearing the super cushy shoes. Barefoot is still another matter and I *think* that 30% is where it feels like I am standing on tacks. Unfortunately, I can't get the Wii Fit to register me unless I can get at least 30% of my weight on the recovering leg. Fascinating! Who would have thunk that a video game could help with the recovery process by giving objective data?
Pain level: 0 for non weight bearing
1 for 20% weight bearing
What a beautiful day. I'm just whizzing through my physical therapy exercises now in just about 20 minutes. I can't believe that just two weeks ago it took me nearly 3 hours to get though the same stretches. It seems ridiculous that back then I had to take a mini nap after the slightest exertion. Stretch, nap, stretch, nap... the life of a cat.
My magic shoes really make a difference. According to the Wii Fit, my balance is 40/60 - which I can do when wearing the super cushy shoes. Barefoot is still another matter and I *think* that 30% is where it feels like I am standing on tacks. Unfortunately, I can't get the Wii Fit to register me unless I can get at least 30% of my weight on the recovering leg. Fascinating! Who would have thunk that a video game could help with the recovery process by giving objective data?
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