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I just broke my fib/tib on 11/26, and being less than 14 days into this journey your video has given me hope. Thank you so much.

Nearly 5 months post surgery! I have just started some higher impact workouts and managed an 8 mile hike the weekend just gone. I’m definitely recovering quicker than expected but I have been following your recovery exercises so thank-you 💚

I suffered the same injury a little over a year ago. Except my break was somewhere in the middle, and the bone was peaking out. It was hell a complete nightmare. I did not think I'd be back doing the activities I loved. After lying on my back for several weeks, I slowly started walking everyday using both my crutches. I gradually got to a point where I ditched one of the crutches then eventually both. I got myself a weighted vest and started hiking. I'm back skiing and doing everything I was before, like running. The nerves around the break are still tender and the skin is drier than normal. I scoured the internet to find people who went through something similar, & found you. I saw the rehab you put yourself through and your strong spirit - it was motivating to say the least. Thanks for opening up and posting your experience.

Thank you Zack for the video. I fractured my tib fib last yr in April and has watched your videos that motivated me a lot. After 1 yr plus, I could jog, but not too far. As the rod is so securely tightened with those screws, I could feel tension around them while jogging. Thanks for the tips and videos. Amazing

Broke my Tib/Fib in 3 places doing a lot better after 11 months thx for your videos

Hey Zack! 👋 Really appreciate your videos, especially around the tip fib break. It's been 4 months to the day since I broke mine. It's encouraging to see how well you've recovered!

Good for you Zack, I'm happy you're recovering well.

Zack, Thank you for the detailed and informative videos. I am now starting on my 5th month since my injury. My injury is what they call a Pilon Fracture, very similar to your injury and almost the exact hardware. Mine was caused by a waterski accident. Started weight bearing and walking. Still some pain but slowing getting better. Once again, thank you for the videos, I will start adding these exercises to my rehab.

It feel motivating that things get better thanku zack hope you r happy with the leg now

I loved the video bro.Keep Updating and thank you for the support❤

I was waiting for this video!!!

Broke tib fib on January 30th, 2024. One was up high and one was low. I’m finally ready to begin PT. Life has changed, but I’m hopeful that I can get back to normal. I’ve turned 50 since the accident.

Hi Zack, I'm 7 post break. Your videos and guidance with rehab were fantastic. Similar milestones to you. Just starting little jogs and this seems to be the last thing to come good. Only other thing I can recommend for everyone to assist in recovery was cycling, helped the leg recover quickly, ankle flexion and supplied blood to the reduced muscle areas. I just did cycle classes.

Thank you for the update so glad to hear your going to try for Marathon! I have a tibia fracture your vids have helped massively 😊 now I’m on the exogen device to help with delayed Union 😅

And you came back stronger than ever, pumping out the best kettlebell videos 👍 Very cool story man

Thank you for the videos!

Thank you for this encouragement.

A half marathon!! How exciting! Hope you have a fantastic race! Cheers to you🍺

Day 1 of recovery from a fractured fibula. Keeping my mind positive. I appreciate the videos and will add your exercises to my at home rehab playlist to implement once it’s safe to. Thanks for sharing your story and updates! 🙏🏽

I broke my left tib, fib and ankle and broke my right foot. I’m 3 weeks post op (2 surgeries) and trying to learn how to do everything I possibly can to stay sane and heal physically. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!

Thanks for your vid broke my tibia in a car accident one month ago I’m so frustrated with crutches

Really u r an inspiration❤

Thank you for posting. You're videos have really helped me through my fib break. I've just began physical therapy 6 weeks in and I was so surprised at what I could do. I credit you and nutrition with that (I watched your videos the day after my break). Thanks!

Thank you so much for your videos. I am 50 years old and was very athletic until i had a compound tibia fracture. The brake was a little below the middle of the tibia. It was a break allthe way through and i thought i would not be able to ever jog. Its been 11 months and i am up to a two block jog. I hope to be able to run again like you. I dont know if it will be possible but your videos give me hope.

It’s such an encouraging video!

This makes me want to go for a run. 😅 Can’t wait to hear about how this goes!

5 weeks after surgery! Thanks for this video 🤍

I broke my tibia last year September. I was shot in a hijacking. I am a very active person and your first video really helped give me ideas and hope. I am still in the rehabilitation phase but i am back crossfit and able to run for 3 minute intervals on a flat surface. Thank you for this update.

Your my inspiration bro ..my injury wasn't bad compared to yours I fractured my fibula but I remember the way your videos helped me when I was on the couch ...I am now running again but hey I'm getting older anyway

I watched your videos right after getting home from hospital with tib fib fracture. Ice slip on mountain bike. Mid 50s overweight but very active. Your videos helped me get off my butt and use all the tools you demonstrated vigorously daily. Doc scolded for too much too fast but reduced reps and still followed your tips. 4 months in and getting to 75 percent.

Well done bro

one week ago, i broke my fib 2 times and my tib 1 time, it was during a football match, and its broken all the way down to my ankle. this video really motivates me to do exercises so that the bone quikly recoveres.

Good look on tha Run!!!

attacked in nyc in Dec 22', broken tib n fib as a result, titanium rod and screws followed.... 3.5 months post op currently... been riding 150/200 miles a week on the bike... signed up for my first Ironman in Sept... your old videos def helped motivate me early on so thank you... and appreciate this followup! Runnings been hard, still have some pain and a slight limp but I push through it. My advice: its all about blood flow... and with the titanium hardware youre not going to reinjure it unless you get hit by a car... so push through the pain, and do it early on. I'm 39... and plan on being 101% by summer. The stationary bike is the best tool imo.

TWICE! i did this injury 8 years ago... now ive just done it again 2 months ago... I now have 4 plates, and 20 screws... I do not recommend doing this injury twice. The second time around, your bones just dont stand a chance! I remember how long it took 8 years ago, to get anything close to normal was a stretch. Only 2 months in, and re-living all the same experiences from the first time..... I think i prefer the pain to the restless legs at night - its gonna be a long end to the year!

Get well soon buddy

Liked the video before I even watched the whole thing. Cuz I know what I’m getting here. I’ll let this thing play to the end.

I’m at the 5 month mark from basically that exact same injury. Thank you for sharing your story.

U r motivating looking for your marathon video

Do you plan on leaving your hardware in or taking it out. And can you provide an explanation. Thanks. I am in the same boat as you . Inspiring stuff 👍

I broke my tibia and fibula 2 years ago, and got titanium rod in tibia but my fibula still broken and i still cannot run perfectly, 😢😢😢😢

Zack how is your dorsiflexion today? I'm at 3.5 months post compound fracture tib/fib. Wish you luck in your race!

I broke my fibia and tibula about an month and a half ago too at the EXACT place where you broke them had an surgery like 3 weeks ago, have been healimg great in abt an week getting off my cast

I just broke my distal Tib&Fib in a skatepark just like you. So thankful to know the recovery process you've been through. I knew you do not want to remove the hardwares. Since I am an addicted roller skater/skier, so I am pretty worried about the hardwares might cause some pain when wearing a very tight and stiff skate/ski boot. If so, I am definitely gonna remove all of them. I am wondering if you went to the ski resort this season? How do you feel? Thanks bro.

Hi. I'm going through the same situation. Both are broke near ankle and had to have surgery that night. Question is how did your knee feel after 3 months. I'm not full weight yet while in air cast and crutch. The more I try to put weight or stand I feel like my knee is going to give out or fall forward. And that is without my boot on Just trying to stand a little bit. I just wonder if that was a common thing.

Its been 2 months and 11 days after my surgery... Ok hope soon i could be able to walk like before.

same break here. im almost 2 years post opp, when i run i still get pain every step when running. did you get the hardware taken out?

hello got recovered for the same injury what shoes ur using for daily use to support your ankle or foot . thanks

Hello Zack thank you very much for the videos. I have similar injury but not from skiing. My question to you that i think you did not mentioend "Are you going to ski again ?". Because im not sure how good is to leave the metal and what would happen if somehow you break the leg again.

Ur a fighter

did you have any numbness in foot if so how long did that numbness subside? I suffer from left foot a tib/fib break, broke mine day after last year Christmas.

Do you plan to leave the screws and plates in? I just had ankle surgery as well and wondered. God bless

It has been 4 years of my tibia fracture surger, but still I have pain in my knees and feet after long-standing.

Congrats on your recovery, Zack! Good to know you're pretty much fully recovered!

5 months since my trimal fracture. Can ALMOST hit bottom of my old squat position before my fracture but it’s not quite there

Hi Zack! Thanks for sharing. I broke my fibula just over a year ago (no surgery needed) and the ankle swelling remains. I've attempted to run a few times but the tightening of the calves and the knee pain has been unbearable. The knees have gotten worse which has limited my ability to do lunges and squats. I was runner prior to the incident (5 miles daily) so the psychology of it all has been another battle. What's been your routine (diet, exercises, etc( to get you to be able to do half marathon. My 2yr anniversary is Dec 2024.

Doesn't it hurt when you started to run? I broke my tib- fib in 2022 Feb and still struggles to run or even fast walking. I am planning to take the plates and screws in 2024 June.

How long do you think we can back to gym and work out after have tibial plateau fracture

Hope you don't mind me asking. Has the hardware been removed or do you still have it in? What does that look like long term?

Good luck with your half marathon

Sir full speed running video uploaded please

My ankle is not functioning well can not do squats 4 month have been done will this be improve with time

I've broken tib/fib from a few places (when walking on the street with flat shoes - sober :)) had surgery 11 months ago.Stll not healed. I am still on crutches and doctors say this is nounion and need another surgery but they don't promise that they wll get it right so they said might need 2-3-4 more surgeries until they get it rght. Ive had second, third, forth opinion from different doctors and they all say the same thing. I've been doing physio for the last 6 months and using Exogen device for the past 2 months. Still nothing! No imporvement whasoever. I am 48, eat healthy, always exercised all my life, sleep well, drink plenty of water) Take my Collogens for the bone, vit D, C,, K, Calcium, milk, plain organic yoghurt, bone soup etc..

Did you develop osteoarthritis arthritis

It’s is the worst I’m suffering after breaking my fibula compound fracture after 5 years the pain is getting worse

I have trimalleolar fracture . After recovery I can also be good as you I guess