Since the doctor said it was ok to put my full weight on my leg I tried walking without my cane today for a little bit. I was able to walk without it, but my walk was very herky-jerky. I can put my full weight down on my injured right leg, but only for a brief moment and then I have to quickly move my good leg up to compensate. The best way to describe it is how penguins walk. They take small steps and waddle from side to side. It's funny looking. I am going to have to keep using my cane for a few weeks until my leg and foot get stronger and used to bearing the full weight of body again. I guess that's what happens after not using my leg for seven weeks. The saying "If you don't use it, you lose it" is true. Time to start using it again.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Day 49 - The Penguin Walk
Since the doctor said it was ok to put my full weight on my leg I tried walking without my cane today for a little bit. I was able to walk without it, but my walk was very herky-jerky. I can put my full weight down on my injured right leg, but only for a brief moment and then I have to quickly move my good leg up to compensate. The best way to describe it is how penguins walk. They take small steps and waddle from side to side. It's funny looking. I am going to have to keep using my cane for a few weeks until my leg and foot get stronger and used to bearing the full weight of body again. I guess that's what happens after not using my leg for seven weeks. The saying "If you don't use it, you lose it" is true. Time to start using it again.
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