I also have weak ankles after injuring both. They take turns acting up. I do exercises for my ankles and have added balance to my regime.

Hopefully others will have shoe suggestions.

Glad you are on the mend.

I agree withthe suggestion of exercises, or use the euphemism PT. I hope the doctor has provided you with instructions and a PT referral so you can get an expert's advice on how to strengthen your ankles.

Good luck.

Exercise those feet and ankles. Yes, the feet! Practice balance exercises on one leg at a time, toe raises, calf raises and other ankle flexion exercises (use a counter or other support if needed as you gain strength). One of the most common ankle flexion exercises is to sit, extend your leg and trace the alphabet with your foot.

You might try a support sock to make your legs feel more supported. Bombas even makes some.

Glad you are free of the cast, and I meant to say, Elmer is right. Your doctor should have prescribed at least a few sessions with a PT as to advise you on more specific exercises and activities you can do. I missed that you have edema, but are you getting plenty of hydration? That will help with healing and edema too to keep the body fluids regulated.

My left foot and ankle will swell following hip surgery many years ago! I often wear compression socks, although the knee high style I've been living in may be a little warm before much longer. Sockwell make some in good colors that are not quite so hard to get off 😊

Tommy Copper often has them on sale, efficient and not at all bad looking.

I get it on the pretty shoes. My everyday go to are Dansko. I'll try something more attractive for special events and DH will almost always go to the car for my Danskos. He'll have put a pair in knowing I won't make it comfortably through the evening. I try to always wear lip gloss and a bright smile, assume no one will look down at my feet,

Congrats on losing the cast!!!!!

My ankle doctor didn't give me a referral to PT. Iwill ask my PCP when I see her soon. Thanks for the information.

It's a catch-22 isn't it? Ankle support will help keep you from rolling it, but it won't help the ankle itself become stronger so it won't roll. PT would be a big help in this area, for balance and for ankle and foot strength which really is the foundation for the whole body: knees, hips and back.

I'm surprised you weren't referred to having PT sessions to continue your recovery.

Were you treated by a medical doctor (orthopedist?) or a podiatrist (not a medical doctor).

Orthopedists in particular, because a lot of their training and later patient work involves people with movement or sports injuries, are usually very focused on the importance of rehab once the injury itself is healed (often by immobilization as you had), so that the patient can have a full return to normal functioning.

LynnNM - thanks for the advice but to be honest my feet have not seen the sun in years. I wear socks year around and don't wear sandals so don't have to worry about sunburn. LOL

Elmer - I thought it would be in the After Visit Summary paper work that I was given. He is a medical doctor and a surgeon. I will have to send him email. He probaly thought that a nurse would take care of it.

Annie - I am in a ankle brace until it stops bothering me. Don't know how long that will be. I use to do ankle exercises and would like to get back to that. Also the doctor recommended I get some high top sports shoes to provide some support. My mom had weak ankles and was always breaking them. Looks like I inheirited them from her.

Totally agree, ankle PT. The only thing that strengthened my ankles. Large rubber band and some fun exercises!

Best!

Rob333 - I will have to look them up and get back to doing them again.

Caflower, it took me almost 2 years to mend my torn tendon. I still do my ankle exercises. I also added some balance as well.

Eld6161 - yikes, 2 years! I hope not. Sorry to hear that.

Caflower, it was manageable and other the Velcro brace which limited me to two pairs of sneakers, I got around fine.

The pain gets less and less each day and wasn’t excruciating.