I was originally supposed to have my 6th month post-op appointment in January, but with my insurance changing I was able to get it moved to Dec...so, it was more like the 5.5 month post-op appoinment.
The appointment started with a cybex test. They strapped my foot into a machine that measured the strength and speed that I could move it back and forth. They varied the resistance 3 different times, and I did it 6 times on each resistance. Both feet were measured. After the test, a printout of the results was analyzed by the physical therapist and Dr. Porter. I was told that my strength measured at 96% percent. Basically, I have my full strength back. Porter also did several other tests, including measuring my dorsiflexion angle (both feet were the same) and calf circumference (right was about 1 cm smaller...which isn't considered significant). Overall, it seemed like my appointment went well. I was encouraged to keep up with the PT and to continue to increase my running.
My main concern was my medial pain. Dr. Porter doesn't seem to be concerned about it, and thinks that is should go away in time. Hopefully things will continue to progress nicely.
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