MUST Do Exercises with Injured Foot or Ankle- Faster Recovery

MUST Do Exercises with Injured Foot or Ankle- Faster Recovery
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[@gingernewlin5215]

I have two broken legs and crushed ankles due to a car accident watching your video helps because I have no insurance to see a physical therapist so you guys helped me big time thanks so much.... God Bless

[@nicole-du5ls]

That’s horrible. Praying for you

[@ovenbakedangel120]

Sending my prayers. I recently broke my ankle playing soccer. I can’t imagine what you’re going through with both legs and feet injured. Recover soon 🙏

[@Lmitdditin]

Yikes. I'm praying for your recovery I am recovering from a shattered ankle fracture due to a car accident as well and I can't get behind these metal plates my ankle is still stiff after 6 weeks 😭

[@michele2855]

I am praying for you. That’s a serious set of injuries. I don’t have any benefits either and I broke my ankle in three places. This channel is a godsend 🙏🏾👍🏽

[@susanzavala2102]

Sending many prayers!

[@NotEmilyInParis]

4.2 million subscribers! I take comfort in the fact that there’s a lot of people who have stupid accidents and not just me. Happy recovery everybody!

[@alexandreashumway9225]

The intro music is a whole bop

[@Qunix123]

Right ! Cause I thought they slipped in a whole other commercial 😆

[@jillwroble]

Was doing as much of these while even in a soft cast. By the time I get to PT they said I had good range of motion. Thank God for these guys!

[@ophthodoc]

And they are funny! Bonus!

[@Mercedezbend]

Who else searched how to heal their foot fast after they did something they regret

[@diamondamarys2114]

Goof gang Finna yessss😭

[@zakial-hardan8391]

Snapped it backwarda

[@Mercedezbend]

Rpatz Fan same

[@nicholaspapa4656]

Rpatz Fan same here dude... same here

[@RomaineHealthyLLC]

yep fell off a skateboard, fractured foot trying to be cool mom.. no no job and no exercise... yay 2020! These guys are hilarious :) I googled them after I did something stupid to my shoulder a few weeks ago!

[@ccam519]

Just wanted to say thanks! I broke my ankle on both sides last winter and found a lot of your videos incredibly helpful while recovering, before I began in-person PT after Covid hit. I was looking for this video to share to a friend who recently sprained her ankle, and wanted to thank you both for providing a tremendous service to folks who can't get to a PT clinic!

[@jaassil]

You are beautiful Miss Campbell

[@donna5659]

Thank you Bob and Brad!!! I depend on you two for so many helpful exercises to do for injury and all kinds of helpful health related problems!!! You two are so great to be sharing this great information to us all!!!! ❤️

[@kimberlyanduh]

Appreciate this! I’m 1.5 weeks post ankle-op, and I want to ensure I’m not completely atrophied at the end of my 6 weeks of non weight-bearing. Thank you for sharing!

[@yeahmynameissuzie.3571]

How is your recovery going? I'm 17 days post op just this video and I am going to try these, any tips of the trade you have lol.

[@parkerdean4262]

Did you guys fall out of a tree too or is that just me also 1.2 months post op

[@MsNandi-yf1lo]

I’m 11 days post foot break and ankle sprain. I can already feel the atrophy in the left left and glute. I’m starting theses TODAY.

[@janetspencer3079]

@@parkerdean4262. Ladder/tree 15’ fall

[@brickhouse7401]

Thanks B n B, this is actually perfect for people with hemiparesis due to stroke. People who can activate at least a tiny bit of the affected leg, can do mini versions of these exercises, to try to maintain or gain back some strength, and to prevent atrophy. Thanks guys!!

[@grhymes2154]

Great stuff guys! Made it simple and easy to follow for partial and non weight bearing. This has been a huge help, thank you!

[@matinagerozisi7399]

Thank you ! I am recovering from orif ankle surgery and these exercises helped me a lot ! 😊😊

[@janetingacollins6409]

I am 6 weeks post op total ankle replacement. I’m in a walking boot, and can weight bear, and walk around a good bit, but my calf muscle is completely gone. Rehab doesn’t start for two weeks, so I’m happy to find this and going to start working out today!

[@bobboyer6266]

I'm 4.5 weeks post op total ankle. I should be out of the boot after 6 weeks. Had other ankle done 4 years ago. The therapy / exercises were key to recovery and normal activities. Starting exercises now. Hoping to minimize down time.

[@mandidesmarteau8384]

Thanks Bob and Brad! The true MVP's of KZbin.

[@abuhanifah2079]

Thank your guys. In my 8th week recovery from achillies tendon rupture. I will be starting these soon. Oddly enough, I have been doing these (subconsciously) when sat down watching the telly or whatever. But I will officially and consciously start on these exercises . Thanks again

[@lenac2640]

Thanks Bob and Brad! I’m 3 weeks post-op for broken big toe and sprain. Started weight bearing 5 days ago and began these exercises 6 days ago. I have improved rapidly this week by using these exercises! 🎉

[@joystick396]

You guys are awesome, I absolutely can’t afford medical care and have no insurance but I got super lucky that my local hospital gave me a walking boot for free and found that I just have a very severe sprain and no fracture. I’ve been doing at home pt with it with partial weight bearing on crutches and now I’m getting a flex band to do these exercises!

[@karenscout3966]

Fractured my ankle and in a boot. First broken bone I’ve experienced. Knew to come here to find out what I need to be doing to speed my healing. Thanks!!

[@aquariusmami]

Love the energy! Thanks for this!

[@theun-doing1225]

Recently Ruptured my Achilles Tendon. 1 week post op. Have begun populating my KZbin with helpful hints on tub transfers, etc...BUT this video is GOLDEN! Needed this. They sound like radio sports announcers so I LOVE them! Thank you so MUCH!!!!!

[@kimberlyfrancis926]

Thank you Bob and Brad like watching you give great ideas to everyone that's injured good job guys

[@cw5118]

This is great! I was concerned about walking again with muscle loss, etc. Had a horse crush the ligaments and nerves in my foot (lisfranc injury) two months ago. Kept hobbling around until I couldn't anymore and saw a podiatrist a week ago. NO weight bearing. So, these exercises are going to come in handy! I'm also having my massage therapist help with all the other aches and pains that go along with this; legs, hips, neck, shoulders, back. Everything goes wonky when you're not moving or sleeping normally. Thank you! OH! And the other foot; tarsal tunnel which is affecting achilles tendon. Lol! What a YEAR! Wooohooo! I needed to take better care of myself anyways and now I'm motivated :)

[@katievogel1009]

That happened to me when I was 16. I was in the barn feeding without the right shoes on. A bee stung my Arab mare and she stomped, pivoted, and took off on my foot. No broken bones but considerable soft tissue damage. I’m 40, the skin still turns purple in that spot. I found this video because I just broke my lower leg on that same limb.

[@cw5118]

@@katievogel1009 oh no! 😯 Sorry to hear that. 🤗 That pivoting part made me cringe. I had sandals on, once, in the barn with my goats. Not the little breeds. Snow was around 300 lbs. It was black and blue for weeks. She had very hard hooves. I had to use horse nips to trim her hooves. I’m finally off of my crutches after over a year and a half. It’s been a few months putting weight on my foot again. I have scar tissue to manually break up between the mid metatarsal bones to get range of motion back so the torn tendons on the outside of my ankle can keep healing. But I’m grateful to be on two feet! I hope your new injury is healing well. 🙏🏻 It’s hard. 🤗

[@cw5118]

@@katievogel1009 I’m 52

[@Susan-xu4bp]

Thank you so much!! I broke my ankle back in sept & had 3 surgeries over 6 months. I’m needing to come back from very severe atrophy & weakness. Your video is a lifesaver. Wasn’t sure what I would do. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@miltonfernandes1531]

Hope u feeling better👍👍

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

wow Susan, hope you are doing well

[@2btpatch]

I have a fractured and sprained ankle and am in an Aircast Boot. My hip has been bothering me a lot, and I am glad I found your exercises. COVID restrictions prevent me from attending a physio clinic. Thanks!

[@edwardagwara7126]

Thank you so much Bob and Brad. I had limb reconstruction, lengthened achilles and bone grafting surgery on my left foot four weeks ago. These exercise tips helps a lot to release the tightness in my heap and waist area.

[@SY-jy5hv]

How great are these guys

[@ReenaAaria]

Tibia fracture... Show some exercise for that

[@hischosen1409]

Sharing your info is paramount. Been literally crawling on my knees since Friday, 1210/21. Went to ER 12/11/21, EMS carried me down 3 flights of stairs. Hv Calcific Achilles Tendonitis.... 😖 Painful!!!!. Had a boot from a sprain in Feb. Just finding out I can use it. Sorry, not many care about the patient per day...just the money...God help!!!!

[@vvc_551]

I love these guys, they're so fun to watch and you also learn

[@mytokajones8374]

I broke my ankle on the same leg that I had a hip replacement about 5 years ago. It's been 9 days since they put the boot on my ankle. I feel my bursitis coming back. I am so happy this channel is here to help me. Thanks

[@garlicbreadgoblin6045]

Thanks you guys SOOOO much, it really helped

[@maryjofrey1184]

Love all the video clips I've found that you put together. Thank you. I am so disappointed my doctor never suggested I do any exercise. I made arrangements for a physical therapist to come to my home to help me access what I may need to safely get around. I found a recliner that raises me to a stand helps, a raised toilet seat with handles to raise myself up. It is snowy and icy here and a knee scooter ( that is what I use) or crutches are out for sure outside! So leaving the house I found a wheelchair and had to arrange for a portable ramp to rent. I would love for you to offer suggestions on how to get up off the floor if you fall, how to get off a soft surface like a chair, Options to "climb" stairs ( crawl, boot scoot backwards??...) Thank you for all the great videos, the doctors don't offer any of the important information you offer. Keep up the good work!

[@MsCoco2323]

I also arranged for home PT. Helped a lot with 2 broken ankles. Did a lot of the exercises you guys did. Showed me how to get to potty in wheel chair. Raised toilet was much needed. I used the wheelchair and walker for 6 weeks. I think I’m ready for out patient PT now for my right ankle which had surgery.

[@vikivale1938]

Thanks guys for the video. It’s great to see people who can talk and demonstrate at the same time. Some of the other videos have too much chatter. Most of the videos are almost over before they get to the demonstration. Thanks again guys, your the best.

[@naghatkhan9712]

Thanks for all the precious advise

[@Dee-ye2dk]

Love it, thank you gentleman.

[@DeshonnaBrown]

I love theses two guys they are so adorable

[@MrCronicals]

You guys are Great and the way of telling practises are amazing thank you Docs...God bless you !

[@dennishritz4677]

Thanks! I am about to have ankle fusion. I want to start these now to prepare. I will follow doc's orders after.

[@saltycalf8379]

I've been in a cam walker boot for 2 months short of a year due to a fracture in the medial cuneiform. I tried physical therapy in April and ended up acquiring a second fracture in the intermediate cuneiform from overdoing my activities and was placed back in the boot. Bought a knee scooter and been using it since August 1st. Went for an updated MRI August 13th and it showed some soft tissue and tendon inflammation but thankfully both fractures healed up. I'm still dealing with pain that I mistake for the fractured areas possibly being reinjured but it's just that instilled fear. Working with the physical therapist again to get some motion and strengthening going on in that foot before returning to weight bearing and we're taking that 20% standing on a scale in the boot with support of a walker this week then next week 50% and hopefully two weeks from now I can return to walking in the boot and continuing the strengthening and range of motion exercises. I remember watching videos on plantar fasciitis when I first started having pain and decided to see a podiatrist. Glad to continue the journey in recovery home with you guys. (Updated 9-8-2021)

[@QBL11104]

Tore my achilles tendon this is great . Thanks Guys

[@MrAdz94]

Thanks so much for your advice guys. Really enjoyed the chemistry between you two!

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!! Bob

[@isaacjordanelicea199]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

[@jessiepitz]

I broke my ankle almost three weeks ago and had surgery two weeks ago, and I can already see a size difference in my quads. Excited to try these exercises to keep my leg active!

[@chrisjohnson3956]

How you doing hows the journey i unfortunately broken my ankle 4 days ago and its genuinely horrible can’t imagine what some people go through

[@reinaldopessoa2603]

@@chrisjohnson3956 i just broke mine yesterday! Did you need surgery?

[@sabrinagonzalez7027]

how are you doing right now

[@alanmartin885]

@@chrisjohnson3956 Invite me to the club as well. Almost 3 months ago I dislocated my ankle and tore up my ligaments and broke my fibula as well. I'm thankful to the Lord Jesus for his strength he gave me these past 10 weeks to get through this. I have my boot on for another 9 days until I go back to my doctor to get the ok so I don't have to where the boot anymore. Then I will do a few months of therapy.

[@Nivexia]

@@chrisjohnson3956 also broke my ankle bout 2 weeks ago how u feeling they got me in a splint cast

[@edithhilliard2105]

You guys are awesome. Thank you for recording this and sharing with everyone.

[@nmenard1]

Thank you for this video. I broke my foot and this video is one of the ones I do every morning and repeat throughout the day👏🏻

[@patrickboeing8521]

Thank you so much for these exercises, much appreciated!!!🥰

[@lilapearly]

Watching after ankle plate and screws surgery...major break. Thank you fellas ❤🙏

[@ruebenfigota3185]

How is it going ? I'm gonna get surgery today pretty much not keen

[@ruebenfigota3185]

@@lilapearly I appreciate the reply yes I'm going to be trying my best be proactive with my recovery like you thanks again for the motivation

[@ruebenfigota3185]

@@lilapearly I know this might be a little bad but do you think weed helps with pain post surgery? or do u think just take pain meds and take the pain and rest

[@ruebenfigota3185]

@@lilapearly yup thanks again I hope your ankle is better or is going to be back to 100

[@ruebenfigota3185]

@@lilapearly hey yeah I'm just like got the cast on been pretty surprised how I haven't had tht much pain and it's been 4 days post surgery I'm just struggling to shower lol damn this injury

[@wirurulemon3425]

The last time seen you two was for sciatic now its my broken ankle your videos are valuable and entertaining Thanks guys

[@michellevictor1041]

Bob and Brad; you are the best. Thanks for all your info.

[@KidFresh71]

Thanks lads - found these exercises helpful and presented in a humorous and enjoyable way.

[@apexel4640]

I’m getting ankle surgery in about 2 weeks and I really hope this will help the recovery process, thank you so much for this!

[@saltycalf8379]

Hope you have an easy recovery :)

[@ParisTheGreat]

How did it go? I had ankle surgery almost 4 months ago today and I'm still not walking like I'd want to on it. I have screws and plates in mine. Bummed out tbh 🤦🏾‍♂

[@apexel4640]

@@ParisTheGreat it went Alright I had to get a ligament repaired and blood drained from inside my bone. I am still getting a bit of cramps today though. Lucky I’m walking on it again. But wow I can’t imagine getting screws in like that. I hope it’s doing well though

[@ParisTheGreat]

@@apexel4640 omg it sucks but I go to a specialist tomorrow (Dec 13th) to see what's the word. Hopefully I don't have lisfranc fracture like they think 😔

[@michele2855]

Thank you fellas! 🙏🏾🌻 I fell on ice and broke my ankle pretty bad. After surgery, two weeks in a cast. The orthopaedic tech who fitted my boot casually asked me if I’d started rehab on the injured leg. Nuff said. It’s important to exercise the injured leg. I’ve noticed atrophy already

[@michikomitchell5145]

Hi Michele, I did the same thing in December. How is your healing coming along?

[@michele2855]

@@michikomitchell5145 hello Michiko! I am coming along. Next Monday I return to a fracture clinic my orthopaedic surgeon attends for follow up. No weight bearing for the next three weeks. But I am exercising daily to keep my leg from losing strength. Upper body exercise as well How are you doing? Walking okay?

[@Selauiliata]

Omg! I broke my ankle and the broken bones twisted as well - I was ice skating🙄 and I’ve ice skated many times before so I’m pretty annoyed that’s how I broke my ankle LOL! Anywho - hope your recovery is coming along well!

[@michele2855]

@@Selauiliata wow it’s sounds like your fracture is a serious one. Hope you are doing well. I’m working at keeping the affected leg exercised Should be able to bear weight by the end of the month. Be well! 🙏🏾🌻

[@MissSmurfey]

@@michele2855 How are you doing? I broke 5th metatarsal 3 weeks ago today and still in plaster cast no weight bearing. It SUCKS! Just started doing these exercises a few days ago as i noticed some weakness in my leg.

[@kimbeamonlcsw6854]

Thanks! Just got a boot yesterday, and I want to maintain muscle tone for sure!!!

[@Qunix123]

Found you right in time ! Thanks for sharing this. You’re amazing 🤩

[@Reyna2113]

7 weeks post op from ORIF surgery trimalleolar fracture and dislocation, ready to get going already this was a great video thank you 😊

[@karenpaul4940]

I'm 5 weeks in after that exact same injury. How long did it take before you were walking unaided again? It looks like it's going to take considerably longer than I first thought

[@Reyna2113]

@@karenpaul4940 so unaided walking took me about 4 months and even then I couldn’t do far or long … by 5 months I was able to walk much better but still had a limp around 6 months limp went away . I am over a year post op and I still have discoloration and swelling but I walk with no limp, I can stand and walk for 12 hour shifts I cannot run how I used to I can light jog and jumping is limited . It’s a life changing injury that’s forsure I have to remind myself to be thankful I am at least walking again. Sending you so much love and prayers for healing!

[@karenpaul4940]

@@Reyna2113 thank you, I suspected it was going to be quite a long recovery time

[@Reyna2113]

@@karenpaul4940 wishing you the absolute best of luck it seems like forever and it’s hard but I promise there’s light at the end of the tunnel rest up ❤️!!! And if you can avoid the pain meds as much as possible, I denied pain meds the entire time everyone thought I was insane but it was worth it stay strong you got this !💜

[@karenpaul4940]

@Reynaaa luckily, I only took pain meds for the first few days, my pain hasn't been too bad. I'm working from home, so I'm able to put my feet up most of the time😃

[@markassbrownie]

Yes thank you so much, i just wish i did this earlier because iv’e lost a lot of muscle in my left leg after just a week. Thank you

[@arelivera9352]

How did u know u was Abel to walk I lost fat n muscle my right leg is slimy and I’m scared to step after the dr just told me to do excerises I’m scared cast just came off

[@mika1835]

@@arelivera9352 I just got my cast off a week ago. I have did any exercise untill PT...I'm scared as well to actually put weight on it un supervised! I lost all my leg muscle😤

[@edithhilliard2105]

Lost leg muscle here 😔 and fat. My butt cheek feels a lot more jiggly too lol Oh man 😕

[@banshee1133]

How long did it take you guys to recover. Almost a month and doctor advised not full weight bearing.

[@lashannon5373]

@@banshee1133 I did 2/15 the saddest day of my life.....mines have no muscle at all just got hard cast off after four weeks and surgery and today is the first day in a cam boot😢

[@mariamaboumia9284]

Great video. I highly recommend it for strained ankle

[@mistywinfrey3456]

Thank you for posting this!

[@C137mrr]

Thanks guys this will help I’m sure, I have some extra faith in you seeing that PACKERS mug in the back ground. Take care ✌️

[@erinnewberg5360]

Even with my injury being just belowthe knee, and wearing a whole knee brace, i was easily able to do all these exercises, except the hamstring one :( I have a PRETTY good functional knowledge of human anatomy/physiology, i was actually thinking about these movements and considered weeks ago on beginning them for the purposes you both spoke on, but i wanted to hear/learn from a professional that it would be beneficial and/or necessary...

[@ruthretzke8785]

Thanks youso very much much for your informative and teaching videos. Keep up the great work. Wish I could clone both of you!! May God bless you both and your service to humanity.

[@yvettemundo6283]

Really appreciate these tips. I had a bunion removal surgery and the healing process has been a little longer than expected. Thank you! God bless you ❤

[@esthermtz4300]

Omg thank you guys so much for your videos, i broke my ankle about 3 wks ago anf had surgery this past tuesday and had plates and screws now anf this video is being very helpful to me thank u so so much, i have a toddler at home so i need to be strong agin soon so i can run after him

Hi how's your recovery going so far? I undergone left ankle orif last june 30 and was advised by orthopaedic surgeon to start putting weight on my left ankle as soon as 2 weeks from the surgery, was thinking that it was too soon?

[@esthermtz4300]

@ omg iam way better, thank you. i barely started putting weight on it maybe 2 wks ago and my sugery was in may if you dont feel ready dont do it because you have more chance of falling again i sarter the weight bearing with my boot and crutches but next wed they want me walking with 1 crutch and regular tennisshoes, good luck hope u feel better! Are you still swollen?

[@esthermtz4300]

@ oh ok well gold luck i hope you feel better soon i also have a 2yo if your feet is reallh swollen try to drink arnica tea google it my mom told me abt it and it hwlped me alot

Esther Mtz thanks. hoping for our speedy recovery. How's your walking, hows the pain. Ok well check the arnica tea, hopefully it's safe for breastfeeding.

[@esthermtz4300]

@ its goung well no pain just some discomfort and a little swelling nothing bad and omg i forgot you might be breastfeeding, yeah check and make sure its safe cause it did help me alot

[@hannebrown]

I found your videos after I broke my ankle in Jerusalem, Israel (where I live) and they are very helpful! Thanks to you I was able to climb a flight of stairs the day after my injury. I just got an air cast and I am looking for advice on how to start putting weight on my leg again. I won't be able to start physical therapy for a week. Do you have videos that address this? I am writing the alphabet with my foot and using resistance bands. Your videos are great -- you're the most famous physical therapists on the Internet, in MY opinion, too!

[@archerandthemouse]

When I was running and got sciatic pain you two saved my bacon who would have thought a couple stretches could make such a big difference. Now I am out of commission with an oblique distal fibular fracture (it's ugly) from a. bag fall off a boat onto cement. All parts of me hurt, hip, leg, knee, shoulder, I am non weight bearing and I feel like I am losing so much muscle mass (I am 58). these are perfect, for me thank you again you are the two most "greatest" physical therapists on the Internet (ever).

[@ketokitchenchaoswithjackie4299]

So appreciate this! Had surgery today and am worried about atrophy. Going to start this ASAP!

[@neverbeaten]

Thank you very much! Ive broken my talus 3 weeks earlier. I know it heals slow. Meantime i will work my leg as much as i can so i can give support to my already degraded calf muscles when im ready to weight bare. Ps: ım 34, ı do kickbox and football regularly. Cant believe how my calves vanished that quick. All i have is skin and bone.

[@yogidestef]

I just broke my talus at the weekend. Waiting on surgery so still cast and going into 4-6 weeks of cast and NWB. It's tough, but it's good to have something to do that helps improve recovery even though you can't see the progress until the cast is off!

[@user-wb2yv7ll9d]

Were you able to regain the calf muscle?

[@MsGaella]

So appreciate you guys! Can’t see my PT for 10 more days. I’m 12 weeks out with a bad sprain. I can do my rehab gently at home.👍🥰

[@michelewheldon7183]

Me too

[@lareace3574]

I had my left heel broken and reset, 2 tendons replaced, my calf lengthened and a bunion shaved in May - 4 weeks after a right hip surgery. Hip never had time to heal before it had to take all my body weight. Was NWB for 8 weeks. In boot for 5 more weeks. Was doing PT for left foot/ankle and right hip. Had to have another surgery 2 days ago on my left foot again. My whole bottom body is weak now and I'm lost. You need 1 good side to recover either side. These are great exercises. Thank you!

[@leighhess3774]

Super helpful, I had ankle and foot surgery and I am no weight bearing for 4 weeks, then weight bearing as tolerated after. My other body parts hurt because I am not moving. Been elevate, elevate, elevate phase for 3 weeks now. This is really gong to help and keep my mind off all the other things that I need to do, but can't.

[@PhillzillsStudio]

Hi Guy's Great info. You might want a longer massage table Drad, Bob my be still growing 😉

[@ashleydel5969]

I'm so thankful for this video. It's almost as if it was meant for me. Shoot, your whole channel is meant for me, so glad I found & subscribed to you guys! I'm on a health mission to be strong like bull. Hard to do with my injured ankle... Kudos to you Bob & Brad!

[@drewtankorejax5860]

How's your ankle ma??

[@ashleydel5969]

@@drewtankorejax5860 It's really good now. Been doing the exercises & found an orthopedic doctor who's awesome. Thanks for asking! 😊

[@drewtankorejax5860]

@@ashleydel5969 already ma great ti hear 😉

[@miriamshelton6755]

Me too.🌹🌺

[@miriamshelton6755]

Me too. 3 weeks into my tibia /fibula fracture as well. Please get better soon🌺💕🙏 ALL OF US!

[@MsStephanieJane31]

Thanks so much!!! This is definitely helping me!!! I had a foot injury happen just two days ago!

[@dhammikavijayanthi5717]

thanks a lot for your support

[@ginnyjollykidd]

When I was tracing the letters for my PT, I was doing the cursive alphabet: uppercase and lowercase.

[@josemarcosortegajusto2098]

I broke both legs in a car accident as well two compound fracture and a shattered ankle I wish there was a support group because it’s not easy even when everyone tells you it will be okay

[@crowhillian58]

There are support groups on Facebook that are great!

[@westonwilliams24]

Tough times never last. Only tough people last!

[@breannas2869]

Yes same I broke my leg and both sides of ankle n its tough and I'm on the 3rd floor of my building so it's rough

[@MsStephAbdullah]

Wow! What an awful situation. It will be okay. But it stinks right now. Have you been doing the exercises? Are you using crutches yet?

[@MsStephAbdullah]

@@breannas2869 oh my! How are you negotiating the stairs? Ive been calling the fire Department 😩

[@dartelier5727]

THANK YOU!!!! You're awesome!!! A lot of good information here!!! You rock!

[@loreenewby1994]

Very helpful guys! Your sense of humor was good mental medicine as well!! Thank you.

[@mohammedwasi5471]

cant weight bear on a sprained ankle. been almost 4 weeks. sooo frustrating man anyone in the same boat?

[@itsVegazBishh]

Weeks? I’ve been down for a few months this sucks 😩

[@brendamunoz355]

@@itsVegazBishh omg really?? it’s been two weeks for me, it’s getting better... but cannot walk on it without boot or crutches. 😭😭😭😭 i tried walking a lot more today and it’s in pain. can barely stand on it

[@brendamunoz355]

grade three ankle sprain on june 14 😭😩

[@chinuvang6189]

Yeah bro, doing these exercises actually kind of hurt my ankle. I broke my Fibula 4 weeks ago. I’m pretty sure I still have a long way to go.

[@mohammedwasi5471]

@@chinuvang6189 been 5 weeks for me now. Didn’t even break anything just a sprain so I’m worried about why I can’t walk yet. Heading for MRI now 😢

[@juliedonahue6610]

I have low back pain (bulging discs) and a baby coming to our home in December. I’d love a video helping moms with back pain holding and caring for babies!!

[@guillermorosalez5639]

Very entertaining. I have a broken tibia fibula and I'm already been healing on my test bed for about two months now since August fifth and I'm I eagerly wanting to hurry up and get back to walking and running.

[@patcomly9886]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!

[@anacabell8112]

YIKES every one getting injured during quarantine.😢🤪

[@zaybandz5103]

Lmao I broke my foot in 3 different places 3 different bones

[@itzwashed]

*Isaiah* *Flyer* dang you good?

[@zaybandz5103]

@@itzwashed I'm straight but that bitch hurt😭😂

[@saviorpirates4875]

LOL FR

[@venialivelizard]

Broke my ankle 3 weeks ago

[@alyssawhite3651]

I'm going to incorporate this daily, I'm only 4 days in my cast so far but hope to prevent as much muscle loss as possible. Thank you for these!

[@breannas2869]

ARE YOU IN A BOOT OR ACTUAL CAST

[@maryeden3255]

Yesss thank you I was soo worried about walking again..only 3 weeks left till I can beat weight after a cuboid repair with plate and pins. My ankle is soooo tight with I flex it but the doc gave me a green light to try so thanks for the ALPHABETS

[@marthacaldera5865]

Thank you for sharing your valuable information

[@Kyojinsei]

Not gonna lie. Been experiencing a lot of pain 6 weeks out from my broken ankle, but this video helped the pain a lot more than I expected, and it makes me feel like I have a little more control with my recovery. Thank you Bob and Brad.

[@neverbeaten]

Hi i have broken Talus. Wishing u best recovery. Keep positive keep moving. If footballers can return and play better so can we

[@aliciawest3178]

Did you have surgery?

[@Kyojinsei]

@@aliciawest3178 yeah almost 8 weeks ago. Pain level is still 10 most days

[@suedefringe]

Ug wish I found you sooner. I asked my PT how the drs domt send us home with stuff to do so atrophy doesn't happen ?

[@sianth2264]

I wish they did that too, I Fractured my foot a few months ago and the advice they gave me was to just Rest, Sadly Atrophy Happened Big Time, Had to Rebuild that Muscle Once i was able to walk Pain Free Again

[@VpKing]

@@sianth2264 same I haven't been able to train legs for 1 year now

[@banshee1133]

@@sianth2264 how long did it take you to recover from fracture.

[@sianth2264]

@@banshee1133 It took me about a Solid 3 - 4 Months To walk Pain Free, But another like 2 To really Recover in the Foot Mobility, To be fairs thats cause i didnt do Therapy and my Foot was stuck in 1 position 24/7 so it got Tight as hell. and by Now Im perfectly Fine

[@banshee1133]

@@sianth2264 that's too long :( my foot is also stiff and can't move certain directions. Did you do your own therapy moving it? (The 2 months that you mentioned)

[@becky5611]

You guys are the best! Thanks for your videos!

[@mwilson772]

Ty for helping me by uploading this video ♥️

[@paullabita3354]

Very helpful video! Just to clarify, you say 10-15 reps of each movement. How many sets of these reps should be done? Thank you.

[@kristencamp9347]

Same question

[@gracerc6154]

After ankle surgery, I wore a soft splint 2 weeks, then a cast 4 weeks, all non wt bearing. Now I am in a walking boot 4 weeks, full wt bearing and began PT. Pt has me doing these exercizes 3 sets of 10 reps, (no resistance yet, and have about 1 more week til boot off). I am now easily walking in the boot without assistance, but it pulls on my low back and causes aching, so I don't overdo it, still have to rest. A "Level Up" on my good foot shoe is very, very helpful, otherwise I had hip pain in my good leg's hip. The Level Up is adjustable. All I can say is don't break your ankle if you can help it! What a long, drawn out recovery! Ankle surgeries increase after bad winter storms I was told. I bought some snow and ice cleats for my shoes for when I recover!!! (This is my progression and PT plan, not meant to say what others should do.)♥️

[@daviedancer7051]

After how long should one try these kinds of exercises after the Tibia and Fibula Surgery?

[@onmymind9202]

Rule of thumb: Wait until the swelling has gone down. If it hurts where the surgery took place while performing these exercises don't do it.

[@MsCoco2323]

I had the same surgery. I am doing some of these exercises at 5 weeks, no weight on foot, and without the bands. They should let you know, with X-rays, when bones are healed enough, to start other exercises.

[@TSSWC]

Great work guys, I’ve been non weight bearing for 6 weeks after my 2nd Lisfranc surgery with a hip graft. I’ve still got 2 more weeks as Doc wants 8wks nwb. I noticed my calf is half my size now and my quad is starting to show diminished muscle. These exercises are just what I need to get some muscle flex, movement and stop the loss. Thanks

[@VpKing]

I'm getting a bond graft surgery for my foot ? Was the bone graft painful

[@TSSWC]

Vp Football For me the bone pain was nearly NON existent, the muscle around the hip / incision was sore due to being cut and manipulated. Otherwise it was very easy. Hope yours goes well, best of luck.

[@lorimartinez1236]

Thank you I will try these tomorrow

[@JypeeMonton]

Im on my post talus surgery, my doctor says that I should have my ankle exercise. Do this ankle exercise helps my talus too?

[@TheHawksFlock]

Broke my talus bone 4 months ago. How’s the recovery going now? (10 months later I think)

[@neverbeaten]

I sadly dont think so. Helps leg. Will make u stand on foot easier tho

[@neverbeaten]

The Hawks Flock! Hey hows your recovery? Ive broken talus been 20 days

[@TheHawksFlock]

@@neverbeaten sorry about the break. It sucks big time. I’m not running or jumping yet but am walking all over, typically without pain. Ankle is Stiff in the morning or after driving for a while. Sometimes feels out of place but usually doing some figure 8 movement with my foot and then some quick massaging/stretching helps it feel better. Don’t be in a rush to get out of the cast/boot or off crutches. Let things heal so it heal right. Good luck with the recovery

[@neverbeaten]

The Hawks Flock! Well yes u do have a point. Im happy u can at least walk pain free. The thing is i was doing kickbox and playing football. So i need my ankle to get better asap.. hope i can keep doing them. Thank you for answering :)

[@heathermartinez333]

I watched your videos last year when I broke my femur and now I’m back after breaking my ankle 🤦‍♀️

[@dorcasmalahlela2805]

Oh shucks, get well soon. I had an unexplained metatarsal fractures in the right foot, and a year later tendonitis in the left.

[@syprussthirtytwenty558]

Dorcas Malahlelapl

[@sllnko]

how is your ankle doing? hwo was the process? I just broke mine today, still hurts like hell

[@heathermartinez333]

@@sllnko hey! My bones are completely healed! I actually just went this morning and scheduled a second surgery to have my hardware removed. It’s gonna hurt for a few days, but will slowly get better. Are you non weight bearing currently? Have you had the surgery or will you be having surgery at all?

[@sllnko]

@@heathermartinez333 right now there is no surgery needed. but the doctor said the bones can move after the swelling goes away in a few days. I hope your sugery goes well :)

[@jillginsburg6559]

I'm senior person, unidiagnosed (til now) multiple fractures 3 years ago in middle metatarsal, adding complications to severe arthritis in big toe joint, many flare-ups over time. Water exercise saved me, til swimming pools closed. Would doing exercises with ankle weights, rather than strap, work? I have both but find weights more convenient. Thank you for this and your most expert and generous-spirited videos.

[@dinaibrahim4022]

Oh my, you guys are angels!

[@sarahlc9034]

You guys are great - thank you!! I WISH I had watched this earlier...emergency room sent me home with no advice beyond “stay off it” ...3 weeks later I’m no better 😳

[@miriamshelton6755]

Oh No. How are you now? Did you go back to get checked out? Hope you are better.

[@KreatorKelsey]

Oh my, I'm in the same boat as you! All they told me was let it rest and ice it from time to time. Now my knee and hip hurt from being stuck in one position 24/7 besides going to the bathroom throughout the day. Hopefully these exercises will help me!

[@annworledge8640]

Me too (in UK) just told to non weight bear and rest for 8 weeks and take pain killers......

[@susieclark9473]

Those are all great exercises, but how about mentioning using a leveling up the other foot while wearing the therapy boot so you don't put throw hip and back out of place with uneven shoes.

[@tbryant9620]

I just bought one! A friend told me about it plus I wear Fitflops and they are amazing and keep me level!

[@cherihapponen7438]

After 8 weeks in a boot cast on my right foot, I had recently discovered such a thing as shoe lifters online. I sure wish I had known about those weeks ago!! I would have saved myself a lot of grief on my lower back, left hip, left knee and left foot from bearing the weight and being out of alignment. Now it’s too late as I’ve been instructed by the Dr to start weaning out of the boot cast. My lower back was and is always sore! 😩

[@abbytomkiewicz2232]

Thanks! I am having ankle surgery this week. 🙂

[@nicholasr.652]

Thanks for your videos