getting back out there

“So I have been injuried being out there and I want to get back on the trail.
Wore a boot for 2 months and I was in severe pain.. ankle 3 times normal size, now it's still not right... suggestions for how to recoup to get back out there.”

“sounds like you should see a physical therapist. A doctor at least.”

“done that , he says I am ready but ankle is not cooperating..”

“Work it with small Jaunts , then some longer day hikes. Use Light weight shoes even T shoes for the first weeks. Get your stamina up and progress slowly to a Boot and increase you day hikes with some mileage. I am in no way a DOC.....I may be out of line here but when I get an injury i use this method and it works for me.”

“When I was getting back on the trail from a broken leg (at the ankle), I started on two and three mile day hikes on a trail with a level grade (no rocks, steps).

My ankle would swell and I would rest it and let the swelling subside before I went again.

I had to keep doing that for a couple months before the swelling problem went away. I then moved to rougher terrain.

I would say, do what you can do. Rest it well after a hike and stay away from rough trails until you are ready.”

“sounds like you need the support of a full boot, not low cuts

Have you gone to see a podiatrist?”

“chilli did you wrap your ankle before hiking?
No sticks never seen a podiatrist I was seeing a orthopedic dr. and a physical therapist

Thanks Refrigerator I did a 2mile hike last weekend it was painful at first. But I will take in consideration about starting with small millage first.”

“You've got to get the juices flowing and bust up the scar tissue before you will be back to normal. Light work on a regular basis is the key. Depending on your age, it may take a year or more.



Why has no one accused this person of trolling?”

“No, I laced my boot up fairly tight.”

“well if she is toejam I will find out eventually. If you backpack with TTer's for several years , you develope a sense of TROLL radar........
I sent my e mail in Honest so we will see if I get a response. That sums it up quickly for me.”

“she's probably an old TTer with a new name”

“It isn't me!!!...I am innocent I tell you!!!”

“I highly doubt you are innocent”

“she's probably an old TTer with a new name�
hyway
6:22:51 PM
2/22/08

No doubt”

“divinity/ YOU innocent? Okay....I love chocolate”

“�she's probably an old TTer with a new name�
hyway
6:22:51 PM
2/22/08

No doubt�
GatherNoMoss
9:27:18 PM
2/22/08

I didn't think of that. But upon reflection, I think that could be the case.”

“you love chocolate??”

“Hi guys!!..long time!!!

...really...I am not lady2hike tho”

“Damn I thought if you did make it to Bristol VA, I would get lost on the way to N Fork Trip.”

“I am planning on making it to Trail Days!”

“GOOD...I have something for ya divinity.


It's not what your thinking!”

“lol....ut oh......
I am looking forward to seeing everyone!!!!
time for me to get out of here...hugs!!!”

“Hiking poles will help by reducing the weight on your feet and impact.

After hiking, ice and elevation. Think about wrapping or taping (athletic trainer style). Take it easy, increase slowly.

If that doesn't help, well, that is what you deserve for asking us!”

“hyway - TT Ladies do not get older!
They just become more alluring, fascinating and enchanting.”

“I have to disagre with nowslimmer...there are A LOT of old people who come to TT!!!

(Not me of course)”

“ No sticks never seen a podiatrist I was seeing a orthopedic dr. and a physical therapist
lady2hike

Maybe you should consider one. Ask your ortho MD for a name. If he poopoo's this then he is not much of a Dr. IMHO.

You might need an orthodic or brace. They also would know some exercises for you do, especially balance exercises because they really help the ankle.”

“I don't know Spirit. Aren't you turning THIRTY this year?! You're just a few months away from the start of THE END OF YOUTH! ;)”

“No!!! I'm NOT turning 30 this year!!!

I'm turning 29 :P”

“Sure you are.”

“Can it, Spirit Coyote. I was talking about TT Ladies, not old, backcountry, basement Trolls!
last edited: 2/23/08 7:31:15 AM”

“1979 sass, you do the math :D


nowslimmer, that hurts :(”

“Okay, so you're just ONE YEAR FROM THE END OF YOUTH AS YOU KNOW IT! ;D”

“Nowslimmer,, we older sugar daddy's know that all the TT woman are HOTTIES.”

“Scary. I have to make the most of being young this coming year!!!”

“SC....you are just coming into the GREATEST part of your life!!!!!!!!”

“I'm still young and I was 23% older than you are now , when you were born.70's the new 30. I've gotta take another nap.”

“ya because we all know that women "peak" much later in life than guys do (on average of course).”

“i peaked at 19. at 41 i am now old and crunchy.”

“you're 41?!
ya old phuker! LOL!”

“well, 41 and 8 months and not much more if this trip to the grand canyon proves as big a beotch as i think it will be.”

“Way to derail the newbie's thread. It will serve her right if she is a troll.

If not, she needs to come on a group hike and ... well ... you just have to be there ...”

“I have not recieved an e mail from her . Trolls will not e mail you, although I am not giving up on her waiting for a day more or 2.”

“Some people have a life and don't TT every day.”

“�well if she is toejam I will find out eventually. If you backpack with TTer's for several years , you develope a sense of TROLL radar........
I sent my e mail in Honest so we will see if I get a response. That sums it up quickly for me.�
Refrigerator
9:17:46 PM
2/22/08

Curious minds like mine wonder how you got her email address.”

“trolls are tters too”

“

“trolls are tters too”
Yogisan

NOT in my book!

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Women can not be averaged. They are all exceptional!”

“okay chili I forgot to add it to my post.. so here it is....refrigeratorfridge@gmail.com
last edited: 2/23/08 10:26:13 AM”

“Hey lady, I recommend that you get out now and get it over with.

Three years after my brain surgery, my doctors recommended that I still not hike due to my lack of ability to think, walk, etc.
"I'll show you bastards!" I said.
So I hiked. My first overniter lasted pretty much the summer, but I was able to survive on swamp water and bugs, lizards, etc, until I became able to think well enough to realize I was lost, and should find a trail or something.

Next day, I struck out on a nine day trip to the Wind River Range. That is from where I am writing this. Seven years ago, I came across an old mine and sundry equipment. Over the years through trial and error, I managed to create a machine with which I can get online, and thus make this respone to your post.

So, to answer your question, I say "yes" - do bring a tent even if shelters exist along the route.

Oh. Has it been announced whether or not Atlanta got the Olympics?”

“Lady2hike / this an official flag for you to e mail me so we can clear this up. NOW....here is my e mail addy... refrigeratorfridge@gmail.com”