Can I Enter The Pool Without Weight Bearing, 3 Weeks

Posted on Wed, 22 Jan 2020

Question: can i enter the pool without weight bearing, 3 weeks post ligament reconstruction surgery in the ankle?? thank you

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can enter the pool. But avoid weight bearing

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you trusting us with your health query

It can take 4 to 6 weeks for the healing process to completely establish following ligament reconstruction. So you must be careful to avoid or minimize weight bearing during this time so that the ligament do not spread apart.
You can enter the pool. However, make sure you are not weight bearing or putting any strain on the affected leg.

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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

thanks for the answer. also wanted to ask, can i do very minimal dorsiflex and plantar flex exercises 2WEEKS post up? to help my ankle to open up?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (32 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nest to wait atleast 4 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

It is ideal to wait atleast 4 weeks before doing dorsi or plantar flexion exercises.
During your follow up with the orthopedician, he/she will check the status of the affected ankle and ideally refer you to physiotherapist.
Exercises to strengthen and reduce pain will be started carefully by physiotherapist in a graded fashion.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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