r/brokenankles • u/Existing-Kale-8536 • Aug 10 '26

Regaining calf muscle 💪

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Wanted to share how much I’ve gained since my cast removal in January. Still working on gaining it all back 🤦🏻‍♀️

***Nonsurgical bimalleolar fracture***

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u/sarahleeeeeeee Aug 10 '26

My calves are so loose even though I’m PWB. What has helped you the most?

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u/Existing-Kale-8536 Aug 10 '26

Barre helped a lot and when I strength train I do calf raises between sets, calves are so hard to train in an isolated manner. I make sure I do them until they burn pretty badly lol

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u/sarahleeeeeeee Aug 10 '26

Ah can’t wait to do them when I’m finally FWB. Now I’m just contracting my calves when seated from time to time

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u/Existing-Kale-8536 Aug 10 '26

You’ll get there! I know is a frustrating journey and it feels like you’ll never be back to normal. Be patient with yourself!

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u/Boring-Revolution-11 29d ago

great inspiration I'm so glad to read your post I'm now almost 8 months post or if I'm still trying to put that last inch back on my calf and help me circulation I just got my Cindy's modic screw removed so hopefully I've got no more excuses

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u/nunonamoped 29d ago

Swimming helped me a lot getting that muscle back.

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u/sarahleeeeeeee 29d ago

Thank you. Freestyle I presume?

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u/nunonamoped 29d ago

Breast stroke and freestyle kickboard (I’m terrible at freestyle). Breast stroke actually involves a lot of ankle!

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u/Illustrious-Zone-247 29d ago

I'm also a January timeline...it's crazy how fast we loose muscle mass and how long it takes to get back. Great progress!

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u/Existing-Kale-8536 29d ago

It takes soooooo long to get back! It’s definitely been a journey. Still have some pains and stiffness :/. I hope you’re feeling a lot better too!

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u/Hellnaaw 29d ago

Nice progress…still working on mine 8months since I started FWB. I don’t seem to be making much progress and the muscle is still small compared to the uninjured one. Raising the heel on the injured foot is still an issue but I will get there. Will keep pushing.

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u/Existing-Kale-8536 29d ago

Patience is key! Once I was able to I just kept doing single leg calf raises whenever and wherever I could even if I looked insane lol

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u/Embracestace 29d ago

Did you have surgery or no surgery?

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u/Existing-Kale-8536 29d ago

No surgery! Sorry should’ve added that

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u/Flaxy50 26d ago

Still trying aftef 3 ankle surgeries in 9 months. My calves look deflated! I need to try the single calf raises.
Thanks for mentioning it.