Re: Physical Therapy-To Deanna

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Deanna wrote:

<< The muscle has tightened up so much, that I can not flex my foot more than

90 degrees. >>

Is he sure it isn't your Achilles tendon causing that? I know of many CMTers

who have had their Achilles tendons lengthened for that reason - tight. Some

people try various exercises to stretch them, but I think most end up with

surgery to do the job.

I can't flex my feet more than 90 degrees either, and an othopedic surgeon

offered to lengthen my Achilles tendons, but at my age, since I can still

walk and drive I don't want to risk the surgery (not that it's dangerous). I

don't want to give up walking and driving even for a few weeks (or months) at

this point. For a younger person it may be well worth it.

Just a thought.

Kat

Seattle USA

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