It started with training for a half marathon I completed in April 2011.
I went on to a podiatrist (insoles), then to an orthopedic surgeon (boot 1), then back to the orthopedic surgeon (special insoles) to another orthopedic surgeon (cast and boot 2) to physical therapy.
I've been in 2 walking boots and 1 cast (technically, 4 casts since it kept breaking). I have been in physical therapy for 4 months.
Now, 14 months later from my original adventure, I feel like I've run the longest marathon of my life.
Today, I strutted out of the physical therapists office discharged and free from ankle treatment! If that doesn't make you put on your sassy pants, I'm not sure what will!
I do still have some pain, but I'm learning quickly how to manage it. I mentioned this earlier, but the ongoing aggravation to the tendon is actually tied to my sciatic nerve. I need to continue strengthening my back, hips, and core to alleviate the aggravation. I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and I'll be out of this soon! (Oh, small note, I now have a bunion on that foot. Lovely, right?)
This past week, I did a BarreAmped class and another private yoga session. Just knowing that I can start to be physically active again is so freeing. I really look forward to getting back into a strong workout routine.
Thanks everyone for sticking with me through this never-ending injury. I'm excited to see what's next!
