I ruptured my achilles tendon (the worst injury of my life) 

That surgeon is absolutely brilliant, the way he explains everything thoroughly is so reassuring. Speedy recovery Matt 👍🏻 x

As a doctor with a fitness background this has been one of my favorite RU-vid videos to date. Realistically portrays the mental toll that injuries have on athletes. Shows the decision making process between doctor and patient. Will definitely follow your healing process!

Wishing you a speedy recovery dude. I do Sports Rehabilitation at University. Currently still watching the video. The reason for 8:50 the pain isn't as worse as you'd think it is, is that the nerve route that runs through your tendon will be non-existent in a full rupture, therefore leading to no pain in the tendon but surrounding pain will still be felt. Just a quick explanation as to why that's the case. Also, for the bruising when you look at a tendon (I imagine you know this anyway) but the lack of bruising is down to the minimal blood flow a tendon has in comparison to a muscle. You could have a grade 1 muscle tear and still have more bruising than a full tendon rupture. Tendons are white/light pink meaning the blood supply a tendon has is extremely low. Not sure if you know any of this but just providing an explanation just incase :) If you do go down the surgery route, I can help advise you on your rehabilitation if needed just let me know what you need and I'll do my best to help.

Sorry about this Matt, you’ll get through this though mate 🙏🏽

My toes literally curled when he was explaining his procedure. Rest and recover, hope it all goes smoothly!

this really made me think about how i take things for granted without knowing that an injury could be around the corner… i hope the recovery is speedy matt!

First time ive watched on of your videos....i had to comment. I did the exact same injury playing football 9 years ago. Had it surgically repaired & did physio straight away.....it sucks, you'll feel rubbish...but it gets better....my physio said i'd probably never run again....well since the injury i have run a marathon & PR'd in deadlift....positivity is everything.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I ruptured my achilles last week and it helps to hear someone else talk about it. I hope you're healing well!

I'm really sorry this has happened Matt! I can't imagine how devastating this must be... Wishing you all the best xx

I'm a year down the road recovering from the same injury. Everything you feel is exactly what I felt at the time. You'll get over it mate and be back 3-6 months 👍

seeing you so depressed breaks my heart, you're ususally so joyful and cheerful, it feels so weird... i hope everything goes well during the surgery, and I know you'll get back on track soon enough! take care of yourself.

I’m a sports rehabilitation student and I found it super interesting to learn about the whole injury and also how you’re dealing with it. Hopefully you’ll keep us updated with the process so I can keep learning. Hope you’re doing ok big man

I know that feeling of denial when you first get that kind of news all too well, but looks like you've got the best medical care possible sorting you out and trust me it could be much worse! Wishing you a speedy recovery

I can feel your emotions throughout this video. I wish you a speedy recovery. You can only come back stronger ❤️

Wishing you a good recovery! I loved how the surgeon was really calm and and talked you through the whole process. I could listen to him for hours.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Having gone through a complete tear of my ACL, I feel for you mate! The moment you got injured and unconsciously knew that you blew your Achilles is tough. You try to stay positive but it won't change anything since it was confirmed later by the specialist. Once you get the surgery done and start physio, you will recover. Stay strong, Matt. We're all wishing you the best.

You can see how gutted you are. I hope the recovery goes well, you'll get through this.

I’m dealing with injuries that are keeping me out of powerlifting, and I don’t know for how long because I have to wait a few weeks for medical exams. It’s super hard mentally and the pep talk you give yourself at the end totally resonates with me (as in, you know it could be worse, but the situation you’re in is devastating, so you have to convince yourself that everything will work out - I’m there). All this to say, thank you for sharing this with us, and you are also very fortunate to have a diagnosis and surgery from one week to the next. Speedy recovery.

I work in physiotherapy and I loved this video purely because of the surgical consult, scientific views, diagnostic ultrasound. Good luck with the recovery! I hope you document the journey!

Speedy and safe recovery matt! Sending love from Hong Kong!! ❤️

I've done a hamstring and an ACL before and watching you in this video was like watching a mirror, I know that feeling as you hear the words you were dreading to hear, the way everything in you drops away and the air leaves your body, that disbelief you spoke of too. I think it's great you can get the surgery so soon and we all know you'll use your immense dedication to get through the rehabilitation process coming up. Lots of little trophies to go get now, You have all my best wishes.

As a person that has gone through sport injury surgery, I understand it’s such a very difficult time to go through, stay strong and positive 🙏🏻 looking forward for new updates soon !

Best wishes Matt. Love how the doctor explains the procedure and recovery process. Come back stronger.

So sorry Matt this happened to you, but stay positive!! You can now show us how to come back stronger than ever from this injury. Stay strong brother!

The surgeon was so soothing with the explanation. Speedy recovery Matt! Come back stronger!

Sorry to see this Matt - your a real inspiration and you may not see it like this right now but, documenting your recovery and how you feel will really help people too - wishing you a speedy recovery

I feel your pain and frustration, Matt. I’ve been there myself with tendon injuries. You will get through this! Praying for you and for a speedy recovery.

It was a pleasure seeing you in the clinic and able to help you to get through this! Thank you to Prof Nima Heidari for his prompt response and care to get the surgery done ASAP. Now focus on rehabilitation and you will be back doing what you do best at no time! Good luck and speedy recovery Matt! Regards Suresh

gutted for you Matt, wishing you the quickest recovery, you’ll be back to it in no time

Oh Matt, I’m so sorry. Wishing you the speediest of recoveries.

That mind set change at the end of the video was like a light switch. Very strong mentally as you snapped yourself of a downward spiral to positivity that fast.. that's going to help massively in your recovery.. hope its a speedy and hugely successful one! All the best.

Wishing you a speedy recovery after your surgery, I’m just happy for you that It’s not a knee or bicep tear/ rupture, you got this!

Terrible situation, I really am so sorry! I will say I am grateful you are walking us through the journey and we will get to see you overcome this 💪🏽

Sorry to hear about this injury! Wishing you a speedy recovery and come back stronger!!

This happened to my dad mate . Get well soon ( keep your upper legs in shape it helps with recovery)

So sorry to hear Matt! Wishing you a speedy recovery, your gonna come back stronger than ever! Stay humble and take this one day at a time 🙏💪

So sorry! Wishing a speedy recovery x

Speedy recovery mate, as someone who ruptured their left Achilles in 2009 I feel your pain and felt exactly the same thing as you. Total recovery was 18 months for me. I wish you a speedy recovery after your surgery, all the best!

I had near enough the same injury when I was 15, luckily it wasn't to the extent of needing surgery and because I was so young my muscles were still developing at a faster rate. It still bothers me too this day and I'm 25 years old. Best advice I can give is make sure to rest and recover properly, take all the time needed and don't try and push yourself to recovering faster. Once you get strength back start doing standing calf raises on the bottom of your stairs every morning and night. Wish you all the best and a healthy recovery fella. 🙏🏾👍🏽

My dad ruptured his Achilles tendon around 15 years ago. Sending love to you and your family. It will be a rough couple of months, but I pray just like my dad your recovery will go well and your Achilles will be stronger than ever. Keep Strong 💪🏽

I'm studying muskuloskeletal injuries in med school right now and this video is so helpful to see - both from doctor and patient's perspective. Especially hearing your immediate emotions about the injury. Thanks for sharing & wishing you a speedy recovery

Wishing you a fast recovery. Happy the doctors are so knowledgeable and communicative.

Looking forward to your new episodes Matt does Rehabilitation. Injury is equally present in fitness, and how one deals with injuries truly defines any athlete or fitness individual. You can also include new rehabilitation techniques on the App.

My heart broke for you when I saw how devestated you were when the doc explained the rupture to you. I know you will get through this but I wish you all the strength and quickest possible recovery. You got this ❤️

Dear Matt Watching your video and sharing in the emotional roller coaster of your injury has been eye opening for me. I have treated so many poor souls with an injury like yours but never had the personal insight from the other side. The real hard work now begins for you but don't worry we have an amazing team on hand for the rehab. Wish you all the best. Nima

The reality of it is “it’s life”, & life as we all know ain’t always positive or pretty. I felt ur devastation when the Dr told you. You knew bc of the early tell tell signs but it hits different when a legit Dr tells & you realize you got a long road ahead of you with alot of challenging days😢, I ruptured mine almost 2 weeks ago and just had surgery almost a week ago so I’m laying here watching this video in the thick of it and I still can’t believe it now myself! I’ve never had a major injury or surgery like this before (I’m 32 years old) never seen your channel until today but it looks like you have a loving wife & family (like me) to support you which is most important bc you’re gonna feel like the biggest burden to everyone

I feel your pain mate, I’ve just been told that I’ve fractured my sacrum. I take running quite seriously, played tennis on holiday with a mate, next day, broken back. Out of no where, no underlying health issues. 3-4 months out. The disbelief in your face and voice is almost a carbon copy of mine 2 days ago. Hard to understand. Hope you find a way to come back stronger Matt

Wishing you all the best Matt, keep your head up and stay positive (I know it’s easier said than done). We are all rooting for you

Really praying for you and wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery, and hope you get back to normal as soon as possible! ❤️

Praying for a speedy recovery, Matt!

Stay strong Matt…❤️❤️❤️ we are all with you!! You will be fine and better&better… you fitness monster!!! Lots of hugs!!

I’m so sorry this has happened. Just wanted to say that I underwent an achilles repair surgery about 5 years ago for a similar injury. I was dancing ballet at a very high level and was just as devastated as you are here. The whole recovery process (surgery, therapy until reaching full activity) is daunting and makes you feel helpless when you get the news, especially as an athlete. But I wanted to share that my surgery was successful, therapy absolutely expedited my recovery and I’m back doing what I was before, just with a scar on my ankle. Wishing you all the best in this process!

Speedy recovery and i hope you return stronger than ever!

Speedy recovery bro praying for you

Appreciate you sharing this. I'm 6 months through exactly the same injury so really relate to your feelings and emotions. I found the first 2 weeks the toughest, but you bounce back and start setting smaller targets. Leg work has been a major part of my rehab so you'll not be missing it for too long. i'd say i'm now lacking the final 15-20% of my power and control in the calf, still a little way to go for me, but its taught me alot about myself and my body, dont worry you will come back stronger!

Get well soon mate wishing you a speedy recovery, this injury is nothing in front of your hardwork and determination, you will be back with more power and more energy❤💪

hope you get fast recovery - sending love from Croatia!

Get better soon Matt. A friend of mine tore his Achilles several months back and he’s also recovering so you’re not alone mate 🙏🏻

Get well soon Matt! You have lots going in your life and wonderful family and friends to support you! Keep smiling you will get them through it!!

Wishing you a fast recovery man

Ruptured my patellar tendon last year, 2 ops later and on the mend now. Completely feel everything you’ve felt in this video - thank you for sharing All the best for the surgery Matt, you’ll be back in no time

Wish you a speedy recovery mate. You're gonna be back to where you was and more in no time.

You’ve got this matt! You are young, fit and healthy and coming back stronger than ever but sending BIG BIG LOVE ❤️

Wishing you the best! Had my Achilles’ tendon repaired last year after a complete rupture. Focused on the physical therapy which made all the difference.

I never comment on videos but I love how emotionally raw you are. Like many other comments we take our health for granted. I know you will come back bigger, better and stronger! All the best with your recovery, I’m sure you will bounce back quicker than you realise 🤗

Matt I had the exact same injury about a year ago playing 7 a side so I can empathise with how much this sucks, surgery is 100% the better option because without it the recovery time is so much longer, wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏

Can really resonate with Matt here, these injuries are tough to deal with. Praying for a speedy recovery for matt

Sorry about the injury Matt! Speedy full recovery

This sucks man, speedy recovery lad you’ll get through this and comeback stronger then ever 💙💪🏼

Matt I’m going through a bad injury also. I know how you feel, I’m here with you brotha! 💗

Matt, you are a beast at everything you do (...even injuring yourself)! You're an absolute warrior, thats why you have achieved everything you have! Wonderful family, your career, Morsia app and alot of people rooting for you. The reason for all these things you have going for you, is also what will get you through this obstacle. You will be back in no time, and you will come back stronger and better! Wishing you a speedy recovery mate, and we will all be here for your journey back on track! All the best!

So sorry that you have had to go through this I know how agonising it is. Wishing you all the very best for a speedy recovery take the time you need to rest & recoup 🙏

Ohh man...I feel sorry for you brother. Always loved your content and I'll say its just a part of the journey too and lets do everything in our power to recover quickly and full functional. Prayers to you. 1 year from now and matt will be smiling and saying remember how i ruptured my Achilles tendon. Stay strong we can get out of it brother.

sorry to hear about the injury brother, wishing you a strong and speedy recovery.....

I pray for you fast recovery Matt. Godspeed man!!

Feel your pain Matt having ruptured my quadricep tendon three years ago. I hope your surgery goes well and you recover quickly. Be patient with the physio as it’s a long process to full fitness again but worth the wait. All the best mate 👍

Wishing you the best reintegration in the sports. I could really feel that all and can understand your position as I myself am carrying a shin splint fatigue fracture since 8 months and should and absolutely want to go into a hard military time. It almost seems like unhealable. God bless you!

Have a speedy recovery Matt!

Sorry to hear man. Currently at home with my second ruptured achilles. It really sucks man. Get well soon!

What a nightmare, so sorry to hear this, at least with the surgery it’ll hopefully be a quicker recovery. Thoughts with you mate!

I had the same injury about 5 weeks ago. Similarly, I only just started playing football after several years out. Heard the pop and also thought someone had kicked. Fortunately it looks like you're receiving the best possible treatment. I'll definitely be watching your progress and looking for training ideas when recovering. Keep your head up.

Strong & Speedy recovery Matt

Absolutely devastated for you Matt. Wishing you the best in recovery from this 🙏

Currently recovering from a broken leg, ankle dislocation and tendon tear. 3 weeks into a long road to recovery but the hardest thing is 100% the mental aspect, realising I may never play rugby again after it being a big part of my life for the last 15 years. You’ve got the right network around you and the right mindset to come out of this as strong as ever mate. It’s tough to comprehend at first but keep pushing forward, do the rehab and just accept that sometimes that’s just the way of the world. All the best with your recovery pal you’ve not hit your last PR yet💪🏼

I've done exactly the same thing 2 weeks ago playing 5 a side with my mates. You have just told the exact same story as i've been telling everyone else. I'm just as gutted as you are. Going to the doctor tomorrow but thanks a lot for this video as it has given some much needed info and what to expect

I have been away from the internet for a bit. I’m so behind on my channels now. I hate to see that you are hurt. I can’t imagine how you are feeling hearing everything you did. I wish you a healthy recovery and tons of laughs with your cute babies for mental support 💛

Ah matt. commiserations, I hope you find opportunities through something as frustrating as this. I was in hospital last year and lost so much muscle due to being bed ridden for a large portion of 2021. Because of yourself and people like you I made it my goal to get stronger and healthier. Just enjoy the process.

Speedy recovery mate. Ruptured my ACL at 20 years old playing footy. still squatting and deadlifting 12 years later. Didn't opt for surgery as well. All is not lost!

Wishing you a speedy recovery matt

Been in that exact situation. Definitely a long recovery ahead, but without a doubt the hardest element of it is mentally being able to work through it all no matter what phase of recovery that you’re in. Best of luck, you got this!

Dammit, may the recovery be as speedy as can be! You got this, and like you said, you'll come back a beast! xo

Sorry to hear that, man. I know injuries suck, especially when you’re making great progress in the gym. I’ve dislocated my shoulder multiple times and couldn’t bench or do most any upper body work for a couple months. Then I was like 25% weaker when I came back and took a while to get back to my former numbers. You got this bro. 👍 Just make sure you find someway to stay active and your gains will come back when you’re healed.

this is horrific, I really hope the best for you and that you recover as quick as possible. This is one of my worst nightmares so I hope you get through

I don’t watch your videos frequently however I love the way you present yourself and transparent and honest you are every time I have seen you. All the best mate, you’ll be back to doing what you love and continue doing it well before you know it.

For some reason I thought this was some sort of weird clickbait…😭 Hope you’re alright mate, rest up and wishing you a speedy recovery 💯💪

Having torn both my ACL and MCL in football a month ago, I understand the feelings you’re having, it’s not easy but you have to look at the recovery in stages and before you know it you’ll be back stronger. For me, not playing my favourite sports again for at least 9 months and facing two surgeries is disappointing and worrying - it can’t be easy for you given it’s your career. Head up though, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Can really relate to you because this is my first major injury, and the first time I’ve had to had surgery done, and it was from footy too. Annoying but these things happen and it’s what makes us stronger as people.

I did my Achilles last Friday in exact same circumstances. I cannot tell you how much this video has helped, will both be back stronger and will be following your recovery/training as I go through the same. Chin up

wishing you an extremely speedy recovery Matt. love your channel and appreciate you as a person. all love bro, stay positive you’re an animal you’ll be back to 100 before you know it

Suffered a full rupture of my achilles in 2019. Felt exactly like you described in the video - like someone had kicked the back of my leg. Then had the weirdest sensation, as if there was nothing there when I put weight on it. Went down the non-surgical route and back doing what I did before. Takes time and I have to admit I was pretty down for a while as I'm so active but you'll get through it. Just see it as another challenge. Ticking off all of the goals during physio and seeing improvement week on week is a great motivator!