hi lousie , i am ahmed master degree in pt and a diploma in laser medical applications
my mother had the samae injury which called potts fracture now i prepear aPT program which is:
source of heat as electrical pad
active exs 4 anklejt in all directions
gradual active resisted exs too
stretsh 4 tendoachils
mobilization of ankle jt and subtaler jt from different postions
walking by using elbow crutch
pain usually present start severe and decrease gradualy
edema may also present specially at walking but u should walk gradually

link 4 anklie PT TREATMENT PRPTOCOL


http://www.4shared.com/document/4aNh..._protocol.html