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An Ankle Update

It has been just over two months since I took a tumble from the front steps and badly dislocated and fractured my right ankle, tearing a ligament along the way. I have an air cast that I wear for safety when I’m out and about,… Read More

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Physiotherapy

I had my first physio session yesterday, and I’ll be going twice each week for the next few weeks. I think as important as these sessions are the exercises I have to do at home. I left the first session thinking this is easy-peasy. I… Read More

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Ankle Update

We sallied forth early this morning for an appointment at the fracture clinic at Toronto Western, with Dr. Syed, who ably put me back together after my March 9 tumble from our front stairs. There is some excellent news and some somewhat frustrating news as… Read More

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Ouch

Somehow or another I’ve injured my back. I don’t know how I did it. It happened over a period of a few days, and of course I ignored it. By Christmas Day I was being very careful with my movements. It does not hurt when… Read More

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On the Train

A while ago, I decided to try to lose a pile of weight from my more than ample bulk. I figured it could only help my bad knee and in general help me maintain some of the good health I’ve been fortunate enough to enjoy.… Read More