One Crutch

This week I had a big breakthrough: I managed to walk with just one crutch. This involves using only the right crutch and leaning to the right a bit when taking a step with the left foot. I am not strong enough to sustain this for very long and usually my step is more like a shuffle than a full step-through, but it is a start. I try to walk with one crutch at home and sometimes when out and about, if I have the energy. Although my step is not normal with one crutch, it forces me to put more weight onto my left leg. I have also been going to the pool nearly every day and increasing the amount of walking and swimming I am doing in there. I can feel some strength returning to my leg but I also know I still have a long ways to go before I am walking without any crutches. Still, it is nice to finally be on the road to walking again. I still have problems with extension and my max flexion is only about 115, but hopefully that will improve with time.