Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab Plan

This video is about rehabilitation of an achilles tendon rupture after surgery and progession to return to play status.
This is purely an educational video designed by students for a class project
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[@zacks69]

It would help if gave a guide as to how many weeks post rupture applies to each stage

[@SurrealParkour]

Seconded

[@helderteixeiradacosta9616]

100% because the video is actually helpful

[@kantimakan4056]

I ruptured my Achilles’ tendon yesterday while golfing. I tried to get our of a bunker and hear the “snap”. At the hospital X-Rays confirmed the rupture. I go to see the orthopaedic doctor in a couple of days. In the meantime, icing to relieve swelling. Thank goodness not a lot of pain. This is a GREAT instructive video. Thank you so much!

[@kantimakan4056]

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.

[@JayBaggio]

would be very useful to have a time frame for each phase/ exercise since the operation date

[@ManuelAlejandroCopaira]

Great video, I have a question about what kind of exercise is needed to get the 100 % down?

[@swiftdezire2009]

good one. if you could add on since how many weeks after injury or repair we can stert the exercise. Ihad injury of tendo achilis only after 12 weeks of pop only I started my exercise .there was severe knee joint pain when I started walking without support

[@sangeethasgsg9691]

Whether rising the calf in unilaterally the affected or unaffected leg is used

[@reywilli8892]

I am very active and tore my left achilles playing basketball and lost practically all muscle on my calf. It has been 7 years and the calf is still not as strong as it use to be and is noticeably skinnier than the right calf. If you tear achilles, Just know that if you want to get calf back to original state, you have to do massive amount of exercise and it will take a year

[@chasemcdonald4073]

Rey Willi did you have surgery?

[@thebigoaktree8401]

I was a highly active 245lb, 48 year old with a athletic build. I suffered a severe rupture of my achilles tendon in a sporting event nearly six months ago. And though I have been enthusiastically involved in my rehab, it has been extremely slow. I wasn’t weight bearing until 3 months. As a result I lost 2/3 of my calf muscle, and have been trying to rebuild it every since. Show rehab work with an actual injured patient. What the text book says is far from universal application due to a myriad of factors such as degree of injury (Tear compared to Rupture), post op complications, physical health at the time of injury, weight of patient, amount of muscle loss in injured leg/CALF, and most importantly age of patient. As it stands your description is much to simplified and should be revisited. Full recovery can take anywhere from 3 months to 1 year (+\-).

[@kevpark5027]

great clip! very helpful thx

[@luisalbani8913]

I had tendon lengthening operation my question is how it’s takes til I can walk

[@feddytownucetuigamala-lolo6788]

I got my boot two weeks ago and took it off two days ago, had surgery late August, been walking on the boot. Sometimes. Is it bad?

[@-muhammaddiaa1343]

what the name of the app that show the injury on the basketball player!?

[@1ksands749]

Great video

[@travis1travis2travis]

When talking about the Phases at what weeks after surgery do these phases start

[@AliRiojasphotography]

What about the non surgiical rehabilitation

[@gladiatortruckreviews]

Hey buddy! Hope the recovery went well. I’m 24 and had this injury while playing basketball. It’s a complete rupture. Going the non surgical route. How long until you could walk without a limp ? I have a cast for one month. Brace for 6 weeks with wedges. And then I can weight bear. Any insight you could provide would be great

[@dcthatballer45]

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

[@readhpp]

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

[@stewy313]

How many weeks did he start the toe curls at

[@ow-my-achilles1106]

It sucks sucks sucks. I am 9 week POST op for a neglected Achilles Tendon tear (surgery 4 MONTHS after injury). I required a graft, plus an FHL tendon transfer. I am still in my Achilles boot at 90 degrees, weight bearing since last week. Still no walking or bending of the ankle except for unloaded ROM exercises. Getting electrical stim and massage at PT.

[@jasmineegardner3499]

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?

[@ow-my-achilles1106]

​@@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!

[@jasmineegardner3499]

@@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?

[@ow-my-achilles1106]

@@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.

[@luisvelazquez3009]

So I'm 6 weeks out from my surgically repaired Achilles tendon rupture, while the doctor was in there he removed some bone spurs and shaved down the heel bone and then anchored the tendon with a couple of screws, he said I'll never know or feel there even in there, but at week 6 I'm starting to walk on it but I do get heel pain after a few minutes of walking, it does go away fairly quickly, but does anyone have any experience with the heel pain and how long did take to go away.

[@hardworking1184]

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

[@badal4408]

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

[@willb.9225]

I'm at week 6 post op with boot, I'm still dealing with a significant amount of tingling and numbness on the entire span of the sole of my foot and toes also occasional sharp pain especially at night, not taking any pain pills just dealing with it, any thoughts? My week six appt is coming up next week...

[@myronestacio3356]

@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. 😟

[@12yomama12]

Did it get better

[@willb.9225]

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%

[@myronestacio3356]

I’m going into week 3 post surgery. Am I the only post-op patient that has numbing, tingling and pain around my foot? Is this normal and will it go away? It’s rarely talked about in all the videos I’ve been watching about recovery. Thank you.

[@petersaims331]

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

[@JayBaggio]

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?

[@SurrealParkour]

My dude, I now have the exact same thing.

[@SurrealParkour]

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

[@DeepfriedBaby]

So why exactly would I need a PT? This looks pretty straight forward. Do they do massages on it or something?

[@aricunono6272]

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.

[@DeepfriedBaby]

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.

[@aricunono6272]

I asked for grastons and never got it.

[@baronwhosaskin621]

I had surgery and I’m working out my Achilles Tendon at home. Any info to help me regain motion is helpful

[@siv7876]

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?

[@siv7876]

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

[@neno768]

anyone still visiting this video? I have some questions about rupture so if there is someone with knowledge just comment down

[@baligh2325]

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?

[@badal4408]

After how many month you recover 100%

[@drizzizzo]

RIP KOBE!

[@blinksblinksjossy6240]

hi please I'm in my 12 weeks out of cast an I'm working perfectly now, when should I start running an jumping I'm a soccer player.

[@aricunono6272]

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.

[@arami5989]

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

[@badal4408]

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

[@badal4408]

Please reply

[@badal4408]

@Bhharath 9while running i feel pain

[@fred_b_360]

Welp… In the ER right now for this.

[@OsitorevoltosobIkE]

Hello Evan good video... how many weeks you think each phase should last? Until the pain is gone or there is a timeframe for each one?

[@LeChababiitse]

+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 :)

[@SubmittedOne1]

+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?

[@KevinNordangerMartin]

calf stretches in an early stage.....

[@mervinoichoe]

RIP KOBEE

[@vishkall3968]

hi.. after i watch your vidio..my rehalibition not like you..after opened gips i learn to walk and than stretching. so many in your progress i didn't do how long until you walk normal?and how long you can run or speed walk?i was operation december2015 and until now can not run or jump. thank you

[@aricunono6272]

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

[@creacionesmerlina8171]

ABCs Whirlpool

[@TheWindmillMayfair]

The content is excellent. Can I suggest that you re record the audio but keep the images/film. Sorry but the voice over is terrible.

[@didzisstalidzans5232]

I'm in the phase 4 now. Just trust your therapist and don't be lazy :)

[@kazmarrstone2340]

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

[@didzisstalidzans5232]

@@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!

[@bronwpridefamilia]

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

[@aricunono6272]

What should be the time frame for this?

[@keegancowart1053]

I think it's about 6-9 months

[@aricunono6272]

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.

[@keegancowart1053]

was it a complete tear or partial?

[@aricunono6272]

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

[@keegancowart1053]

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

[@cariappa89]

He miss da 3 pointer

[@hkskhettikankanama4865]

Thanks for the video. I had a complete cut in my Achilles tendon before one and half month. On the day it happened I was taken to hospital and had a surgery to repair it. after that till now I was told to rest on bed without moving the leg. After one and half months stood like that the POP slab was removed and now given with some exercises. but I cant do them. as it is much painful and may be because i am afraid of putting weight on my injured leg. Still I cant walk.. Can you please give me any advise to recover soon??

[@smvballer6]

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

[@siv7876]

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?

[@geoffjamman347]

I CAME HERE TO HAVE AN IDEA ABOUT DEMARCUS COUSIN'S SITUATION... HOPE HE'LL BE FINE WITH THE DUBS...

[@tyronejone5173]

IF KOBE WAS NOT IN LOW TOPS THIS WOULD OF NEVER HAVE HAPPENED...

[@feddytownucetuigamala-lolo6788]

Plus smoking weed helps you heal faster, just sayin..

[@brianramos3753]

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?

[@chasemcdonald4073]

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

[@jerzey1016]

@@brianramos3753 lmao means you smoked too much

[@luisalbani8913]

I had tendon lengthening operation my question is how it’s takes til I can walk

[@munnoglam]

Are you walking now?