Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab Plan 

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100% because the video is actually helpful

It’s been nine months since my L Achilles rupture. I did physio for some time and then the surgeon said that in order to recover fully I needed to bear on my L leg while supporting myself at a sink with my arms. After some months I did not make any progress. I went to my physiotherapist and she said that my L calf muscle had weakened and thinned considerably and that was the reason I was still limping. I am now on the regimen of exercises to strengthen the L calf, buttock and the whole leg via toe press machine at the gym or with a tensor band while at home and also partial squats to strengthen the glutes. It is vital to strengthen the weakened leg muscles as soon as possible after the pain subsides.

Rey Willi did you have surgery?

What about the non surgiical rehabilitation

Hey , how long before you was In phase 4 ? I just got surgery & getting my walking book next week & supposed to be starting physical therapy in January

@@kazmarrstone2340Hi. It was aprox 3 month after surgery I started more intense excersises. I was able to do first jumps 4 and a half months after surgery. But, if not COVID situation, it could be little sooner. Get well soon!

How long did it took you to recover with the therapist???

Hi how is your Achilles doing now? Did you have any stiffness in your ankle joint that restricted you from performing dorsiflexion past neutral and performing squats and lunges? Did you have any tightness in your longus and extensor parts of your legs? What is your PT doing to help you in your special situation?

​@@jasmineegardner3499 I've been out of PT since February 2021, used up my insurance visits. I don't have full dorsiflexion in the foot, and might never get all the way. I can walk around and ride my bike no issues so far. Still do not have full power int he right calf either. The ankle is stiff at the limits of my range of motion, and is sore after any exercise. I still do dorsiflexion stretches weekly, and especially before a ride. I cannot do a full lunge on the right side, there's definitely a "limit" because of the surgery and the graft. But the repair is solid. I did 6 hours of cleaning a camper, top to bottom, ladders, climbing, yesterday, and it was sore afterwards. But during the normal course of the day I don't think about it. I've definitely used the ankle pretty hard, loading up the calf muscles during hard rides, but never felt there would be a problem, no pain. So I think my surgery went well, and the repair is strong. Hoping I never get a repeat rupture!

@@ow-my-achilles1106 hi did your Achilles ever loosen up after you started to walk on it? For example in the beginning it was very stiff and tight and now you can move it as in wiggle it around or it is stiff tight? Did your PT do any gastron to loosen the tendon?

@@jasmineegardner3499 My ROM is much better than after the surgery. I had nerve bruising that limited how aggressive my therapy could be early on. Really sore ankle near the tendon graft site. Even today I KNOW there's something up in that foot. Likely forever. I've come to understand there's no such thing as 100% recovery where Achilles tendon rupture is concerned, especially for older folks, so don't expect it.

I'm 7 weeks post surgery. Completely normal. I had that similar feeling but it fades with time

Hi Myron. I am in my 4 week post op and I also have the nub/tingling issue around my toes and on the sole of my foot. I am very worried and haven't found much online about it as u say. What happened in the end with your recovery? Did the problem fade in time?

My dude, I now have the exact same thing.

@@petersaims331 I would love an update if the tingling, and shooting pains went away.

Luis Velazquez terrible heal pain yes and hasn’t stop for me yet 🤦🏽‍♂️

Yes I am also in my 20 th week after surgery and I feel the heel pain after walking

how is your Achilles? Back walking normal? No surgery?

I had the same thing complete rupture 2cm space and they took non-surgical route also I just got out my cast I'm currently in my walking boot I can already tell the road to get my legs back in shape going to be tough

@Will Chill I’m currently at the end of week 2 and my foot still has tingling and numbness as well as sharp pain in my heel. I was wondering if this normal for everyone. It seems as if everyone does not go through this type of pain. I’m a bit concerned. 😟

Did it get better

I'm 9 months post op foot still tingles and toes are still numb, crazy process feel like my doc may have led me astray... Achilles is maybe 80%

Hi i had an surgery 11 weeks before just before i started physiotherapy my worry is I'm getting swelling around ankle if i sitting at one place is normal?

@Bhharath 9 I'm doing good. You just give time it will heal I got my complete range around one year

+eduardo martinez for me it took 2 month From Surgery for the pain to go away when walking and 3 month to walk as normal as i was :)

+LE CHABABIISTE hey boss, I am 8 weeks post op, and I can walk but can't stretch as much the video. When do you think I can do some the towel stretch and balance etc?

I didn't get a msg.... PT sucked... Waste of money.... Make sure u do a PT plan at home and be consistent with it.

I feel pretty good. I went to a PT session finally, and it was about the same as me youtubing PT stuff. They have these fancy metal massage things, they were about slightly better than my plastic 8 dollar massager thing.

I asked for grastons and never got it.

Min. should be 4 month... Do you have a limp.. I'm at 6 month and limping... Can't raise myself on the foot yet.

@@aricunono6272 me too, i suffered 100% rupture. regards.

I am in my 20th week after surgery still I am not able to walk properly is it normal

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@Bhharath 9while running i feel pain

I got ruptured by something like a knife it cut my Achilles and 2 other tendons and nerves will I take the same amount of time as this guy did to heal and be back 100% normal?

After how many month you recover 100%

I think it's about 6-9 months

Thanks, Time fly's i'm at 6 months still got pain and can't lift foot of ground yet... Didn't do much therapy my expensive insurance required I still pay a $60 Co-pay and I just couldn't keep up.... I have been doing my own thing at home but i'm still far from normal.

was it a complete tear or partial?

Complete; has the op 2nd week of march still have swelling...

it might be up to one and a half years somewhere around that from what your telling me.

I'm with you... I'm at 6 month and lift up with my foot... However, I do weight 240 lbs.

HKSK Hettikankanama it just takes time before starting exercise. Very slow process

Hi i had a full ruptured on left leg it's 11 week last week only i started physiotherapy stretches. But I'm worrying about I'm getting swelling if i sit at one place is normal?

Bro when I smoke, I feel like little heart beats on my surgery site did this happen to you? And how you doing now? Should I stop smoking?

Brian Ramos same thing happened to me. It s scared me into stop smoking

@@brianramos3753 lmao means you smoked too much

Are you walking now?