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View ArticleNewly injured seeking advice
I recently tore my achilles while at the gym "doing the right thing" with my trainer when I heard the haunting "pop" and felt the kick behind me. Needless to say this is the most inconvenient thing...
View ArticleNewly Injured - A Different Perspective
Having this injury has definitely given me a different perspective on how people treat people with different abilities. I went to the grocery store to try to have some sense of normalcy in my life....
View ArticleNewly Injured — I Got My Cast — On The Road To Recovery!
OMG, I'm so excited! I have my cast! It's orange! I've never had a cast before and I'm actually ok with it. I thought I was going to freak out but I was able to negotiate how high my cast would be. I...
View ArticleNewly Injured — Can I Still Exercise While Waiting To Heal?
Here's a quick question for the community: Can I still exercise with this a cast on? I know not to put pressure/weight on it but has anyone had success with pilates or yoga or anything else to stay...
View ArticleNewly Injured On The Mend — What’s Up With “Old School” Medicine?
Thank you everyone who has responded to my blog/questions. I've learned a lot from you and know that I am not alone in this journey. In reading your collective responses I've learned that there are...
View ArticleSwelling and Scaring
It's been two months since the removal of my cast and I am back in my heels. But when I wear flats, my tendon swells. Also, the scaring is terrible. Any advice on how to help the scar go away?
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