This is fantastic news! I am so happy to read about your improvements. Your success in breaking out of the CRPS box and getting some of your self and life back is inspiring. Identifying as athletic is a powerful place to be.

Exercise has so many benefits that we already know about. For CRPS, I think the strengthening, stress reduction and mood elevation are important. But the parts we tend not to think about, the nerdy, science-y parts about increases in chemical signaling at a molecular level and micro-circulation changes are incredibly good for CRPS limbs. My doctor tells me every time I see him that he wants me as active as I can be and that I will do best if I use my foot. So far he's right.

Trying new things and activities can expand what you believe your limits to be. I find sometimes new activities must be modified and sometimes they don't work out. When they don't, I come back to them another time, months later if needed, and try again. You'll keep surprising yourself with what you can do this way.

So proud of you Kelly! Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.