Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Returning to Running After Ankle Surgery
"The one-on-one sessions are personalized to you and your recovery goals." "This is the Moore difference."
I have been a patient of Greg’s for a couple of years now and as an injury prone person, he has helped me overcome some major injuries and has given me the tools I need to prevent future injuries.
I first met Greg when I sprained my knee playing ultimate frisbee in 2022. After an MRI showing nothing was torn, it was a mystery to my orthopedist as to what caused my injury and why I could not bend it or put weight on it. Greg educated me on the inner workings of the knee and was able to speculate what actually gave out on me. He showed me unique exercises to strengthen my knee and the surrounding muscles/ligaments that left me feeling stronger than I was pre-injury.
When I sprained both my ankles in the fall of 2023, I started seeing Greg again as part of my recovery plan. When my right ankle lagged in recovery, it was determined that in order to achieve full recovery I would need to have my lateral ligament repaired. A surgery that I was told could take 6 months to a year for recovery.
I am nearing the 4 month mark of being post surgery and I honestly do not believe I would be where I am at with my recovery if it was not for Greg. I am currently hitting milestones, like walking and now running ahead of protocol because he has given me the tools to strengthen my ankle and the rest of my leg that lost a lot of muscle during the 12 weeks I spent in a cast and boot.
I have done PT at larger corporations and nothing compares to the unique setting at MPH. Greg is attentive and truly cares about his patient’s recoveries. Their wins are his wins. The one-on-one sessions are personalized to you and your recovery goals. I love the fact that each session, Greg has me doing different exercises/challenges, versus at a corporate PT location, you often do the same exercises every session, often on your own or with the help of a Tech and not your actual therapist. This is the Moore difference.
Allison
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An active patient who enjoyed ultimate frisbee and other sports experienced multiple injuries over several years, including a significant knee sprain followed by injuries to both ankles. When one ankle failed to recover adequately, surgery to repair a damaged lateral ligament became necessary. Facing an anticipated recovery of six months to a year, the patient was determined to regain strength and return to an active lifestyle.
Following 12 weeks in a cast and walking boot, the patient faced considerable weakness and muscle loss. Greg developed a progressive strengthening program designed around the patient's recovery needs, incorporating varied exercises and challenges as function improved. Each session provided direct, one-on-one guidance rather than repetitive exercises performed independently.
Having previously worked with Greg through other injuries, the patient returned to Moore Performance Health for post-surgical rehabilitation. Previous experiences at larger physical therapy clinics had highlighted the value of Greg's individualized attention and willingness to adapt treatment to each stage of recovery.
By approximately four months after surgery, the patient reported reaching important rehabilitation milestones, including walking and beginning to run, ahead of the anticipated timeline. Beyond the physical progress, the patient gained greater confidence and an understanding of how to continue building strength.
