Running After Ankle Surgery - Never Give up [ Inspirational journey ]

Never give up, no matter how difficult the journey may seem.

At the Tokyo Olympics, I ran my ankle broken. After 6 months of following a conservative healing approach, the fracture in talus bone started showing signs of an early non union and a surgical route had to be followed. Two screws to fixate the fracture.

This was only the second half to the story and in my opinion the easiest because there was a more definitive timeline to returning back to running and triathlon.

It takes a team effort with multiple sessions every week including: physio, Laser treatment, High pressure oxygen chamber, Osteotron device, rehab and EMS.

Two weeks in a cast
8 weeks moon boot and crutches
Plenty of aqua running, core exercises and eventually swimming then cycling
week 8 - slowly applying body weight to foot (week 1 - 20%, week 2 - 50%)
week 10 - started FWB exercises and proprioception.
After 12 weeks (3months) I had my first run on a AlterG at 50% body weight Another two months and I was running at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Many times I doubted whether I would be able to run again. What I learnt is if you keep going, don't give up, keep chipping away at the process, you will eventually get there! sometimes you are closer than you think, don't give up!

[CallumHowardFitness]

Thank you so much for sharing. I suffered an ankle discolation and also broke my fibula. I had my first surgery one week after the injury, but later found out (two weeks later) I needed a second surgery as the first one didn't go as well as it could. It's now been just over three weeks since the second surgery, and I'm feeling optimistic and believing that God will take care of me. It has been difficult, I'd be lying if I said it hasn't been, as I've been in a cast for coming up to seven weeks, non weight bearing, with around another three weeks still left in a cast. I will always keep believing in God, and try to do the right things to get back up and running! For those who are struggling with an injury, believe in God, commit your situation to him, and trust in his plan!

[j-saucy]

Flat feet has given me every single injury you can imagine. Since 2021 I have lost many things, jobs, relationships, happiness. The human body is amazing. Anything is possible. Keep pushing. I might not be able to perform on stage like I use too. But I am a successful sales manager, with a supportive family, and an amazing girlfriend. I still want more, and hopefully I can make the recovery you have! Nice video.

[nimishabarot]

You seriously motivated that we can live normal life

[urltima]

I am 4 1/2 months past an ankle fracture, and I literally dream of being able to run easily again, or to walk for long periods without feeling immense and unbearable pain and swelling. My whole job is on my feet and it's my FAVORITE type of job, I couldn't imagine being at a desk or sitting down anywhere. I need to stay active, and this injury has put me down so much depression wise - this really gave me hope for healing, so thank you Henri.

[ondineteschen]

Just fractured my fibula this morning on a run and have already started looking at how to keep working and get better. You video was inspirational in that. Thank you.

[gokulsajeev]

Inspirational brother. I had my surgery 3 days back and this is really needed

[zakkie]

Thanks for sharing man!! Inspirational. From running 1h10 half marathon on Sunday 2 weeks ago, ready to attack other running goals (Trailrunning) following later this time, I crashed my bike 2 days after. Fibula broken in 2 places and displaced, broken medial malleolus. Shattered dreams. One week after surgery pain is finally starting to get manageable, looking forward to setting the next babysteps in recovery.

Thanks a lot for sharing. May your legs bring you all the joy you wish for

[luismatheus]

Great video. My son is having surgery today he is also an athlete. 13 years old. This will definitely help.

[alana_dileo]

wow this is so inspiring, I had ankle surgery 4 months ago and right now it scares me to run again but seeing this video has given me hope! Good for you, this is truly so amazing!!!

[INPHASEaudio]

Busted mine really bad, this video give me a lot of hope! thank you!

[bukowskifamily]

Really appreciate you sharing this video! My son is currently undergoing PT for an ankle fracture before returning to sports. He's definitely experiencing all of the emotional challenges and "what-ifs." Can't wait to show him this!

[nickb]

Amazing, Henri. Inspirational stuff. All the best with your comeback 👏👏👏

[enen]

Hey man hope your doing good and healed. And for anyone facing their new reality know that the start is the hardest and it gets easier, for me when they removed the cast I felt free-er than Ive ever been before so have that too look forward too.

[Chaos-king]

17 months after shattered ankle here still swollen and pain when walking can kindof run but ankle lost alot of ROM thinking of trying stem cell therapy wish u all the best on your journeys

[krishnachaitanya]

Description is so inspiring. I underwent broken ankle surgery 3 weeks ago right now taking bed rest with a cast.

[JeffCrumbaughTX]

As a triathlete myself I was dismayed when my ladder collapsed dropping me 8 feet fracturing my ankle and completely tearing the CFL and ATFL. 2 weeks post surgery that included an Artelon graft and the ankle is healing well. Unfortunately diagnosed with two DVT’s in my calf the other day so slight setback in recovery. Obviously Ironman races not realistic remainder of 2023 but hope to run a 1/2 marathon with my daughter this fall. All my best to everyone in their recovery. JC

[DontTapMyDP]

I broke my fibula 3 weeks ago, had to put a cast I'm in rest need to put this cast 3 more month. By God's grace didn't required a surgery as it haven't dislocated.

[jlm]

Wouldn't it be great if EVERYONE had access to all of that amazing equipment... I've always worked for a living and therefore didn't make enough money to afford insurance prior to my accident.
I'm on my own to fix myself, So I'll have to use whatever I can find laying around the backyard I guess.

[robs]

Tri mal fracture from dislocation here - 5 mo. In and I’m close to being off my cane … incredible how long this takes

[malikontwo]

I’ve had 3 surgeries since I broke my fibula tibia still cannot run and my range of motion is still impinged or limited by something did physical therapy for a year was not progressing, I was an avid gym goer and runner, still seeking professional opinions and solutions I’m 22