Just wanted to give the most recent report of the rehabilitation progress on my ankle and let you know things are coming along well. I have been up and walking since last wednesday (for the most part without assistance from walking stick or crutches); though at times very slowly, still getting the weight back on the joint and moving.
Though you have to take it slow sometimes, movement is one of the best ways to get the strength back, since your body has been created to move. Lack of movement in the joints, muscles and bones will actually weaken the body and prolong the healing process, so depending upon the seriousness of the injury or ailment to be healed you must decide how much movement is too much but the movement is needed regardless. This is why I spent time flexing, rotating, stretching and working out the ankle joint, tendons and ligaments prior to adding weight back into the daily use. Even a day or two of resting and non-movement will cause the muscles to be more sedentary so its best to move some even when sitting in a chair for a day or so.
Today most of the swelling has subsided (though it still comes and goes with use) but the bruising has moved to be on most of the foot instead of where it began. This is a healing PROCESS so it doesn't come in a day but for most active people who are caring for their bodies in all areas of health (including strength training and cardiovascular exercise) you can expect the healing process to be more quick if you do things the right way in rehabilitating the injury.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled but rather healed. Hebrews 12:11-13 NIV
Strength and Power
3 John 2
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