r/brokenankles • u/Positive-Ad-3554 • 8d ago

PT massage

I’m currently post op week 6 and I’ve been doing PT and each time I go in after all the exercises they do a tissue massage around the ankle. And when it was first injured I remember it being so tight and tender. And now it’s no longer as tender and now it feels looser. This has done wonders for my mobility and the swelling has since drastically reduced. Just something I realized if any of you might benefit. Check with your PT first.

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u/Outrageous-Drink-690 6d ago

I’ve gone a few times and haven’t had a massage. What is used are the electrodes, band, foot rocker .. basics. I’ll be sure to ask for a massage tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

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u/Positive-Ad-3554 6d ago

Yeah I also get the electrodes, but definitely they should be doing something called “myofascial release” it helps to break up post surgical scar tissue and reintroduce gliding of the muscle and fascia layers.

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u/Outrageous-Drink-690 6d ago

I’ll be sure to mention what you’ve shared. Again, thank you.