Achilles tendon rupture - week 6 post-op surgical repair | Feat. Tim Keeley | No.56 | Physio REHAB
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Alessio is 6 weeks post-operative with a Achilles tendon repair following a acute complete rupture. He is still in the boot but now allowed to start light ROM exercises
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So doing lots of stretching will help it not tear correct? I’m scared to do anything. I don’t want a depressing 5+ month recovery😒. What can I do if I Have severe Achilles tendinitis? Like what kind of cardio can I do that has a low chance of it rupturing? Thanks!Can it still rupture at my age 15 years old male?
That scar looks clean compared to mine 6 weeks post surgery. 😬
Lol mines too mine was horrible..!I've been putting ointment on it and it has improved alot
@@ingodwetrust7648 what kind of ointment?
It will shrink in time!
Hello, all help is very much appreciated. I am on 6 weeks of non weight bearing with 20 degrees in a boot. I'm in middle of week 6, the doctor wants me to set my boot to zero degrees. And next week when I start partial weight bearing with zero degrees. To go from 20 degrees to just 0 degrees, isn't that dangerous?
Hi Dr. If a patient had Achilles’ tendon surgery and they are week in 10-14 and they are struggling with limited ROM in ankle joints, dorsiflexion, squats and lunges. Would you say it’s due to build up scar tissue restriction mobility in the joints, muscles and tendon? Would active gastron therapy help mobilize the scar to activate normal functional ROM? Is this normal during the Achilles proctol?
Yep. - you can massage out the tendon and mobilize the ankle joint now
If I caused pins and needles in my calf and foot because of a hamstring stretch and tight sciatic nerve, should I still be doing the nero flossing technique for my sciatica or stop until it heals?
+AaronBushcraft I would wait until it eases 50% and then attempt the flossing work
Ok thanks!
Hi Doctor and all. I had a complete rupture of my achilles tendon and gone on a surgery in November. Now about 7 months post-operation and My tendon is thickened. Does this thickness last for long ? And what exercises should I practise to overcome this problem.? Thanks in advance
I just tore my Achilles March 21... I had surgery last Wednesday..I’m just curious how ur progressing
Good evening doctor. I had an Achilles repair surgery 10 days ago. I am worried because so far, my surgeon has not mentioned having to use a walking boot to me. Also, he has not mentioned any possibility of undergoing physiotherapy. All he did was to put my foot in a cast and ask me to get crutches which he said I’ll be using for three weeks, after which the stitches will be removed and the direction of my foot will be changed from pointing downwards, and I’ll spend another three weeks that way before I can walk on my own again. Does this sound sensible?
Every surgeon and country can be different. Once you are out of cast and boot then follow my program here: physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-achilles-injury-surgery-rehab
Is it normal to get rehab at week 8? had surgery in splint 2 weeks then cast 4 weeks now boot 4 weeks i think my doc is bs*ing me. Was told i can start rehab at week two in boot which is 8 weeks after surgery. Is this normal?
Yes normal
I started rehab after 4 weeks and follows the non surgical root. I did the conservative one.
Hello Doctor, I had an achille tendon break on my right foot while playing basketball. It's been a month. when I move with the crutches i put my tiptoe injured on ground while paying attention .. Because crutches are old, i am too heavy for moving without putting that foot on the ground and the plaster is damaged because of that, i removed it. So :
1) I would like to know if it will have consequences that i walk putting on the ground tiptoe achille tendon repaired ..?
2) I also would like to know if i will be able to walk correctly as before because I can not bend my foot at 90 degree at this moment..?
Thank you Doctor.. !!!
Hi Lilou. I am not a Dr. I suggest you get specialist advice from your surgeon and your local Physio regarding your achilles since you have removed the plaster yourself
@@physiorehab Hello.. Thank you for your help.. I will follow your advice.. Thanx again !!!
Dear Dr this is kindly to ask how can i know if my leg has tendon repture?
Most ruptures whether partial or full you will have pain and swelling in the tendon. To test a full rupture you do the calf squeeze test. you lie on your front with your foot handing over the end of the bed. Get some one to squeeze your calf and if you foot doesn’t point or move at all - it’s ruptured. You also wouldn’t be able to walk very well
Hello dr. Already 8 weeks past my Achilles tendon surgery. When I start exercising and how much time I get to recover. Is it possible as before it was earlier. I can run or play any game .now I am 49 y . Really I am worried.
Faz Kac I recommend you contact your surgeon. Did you not get a protocol?
@@physiorehab I’m
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My Achilles is still has scar tissue and gets tight after 9 months is that normal?
Brian McCoy yep you can still have issues up to 2 years you have to work on it!
@@physiorehab dang!! Will running and physical activity help?
Where the hells the scar?
Probably paid more money for a better surgery sadly but surely money can get you better surgery. Not that a surgeon will sell you cheap but you can get a better surgeon.
@@datboy5554 there’s another surgery that is less invasive. What’s crazy is it cost lest and recovery time is quicker also and less scarring but I’m assuming some doctors will choose to make money
@@slammnlex wow did not know thanks for the info. Seems like history continues to repeat itself efficiency and quality moved aside for financial reasons. I think I know which surgery your talking about it’s a. Bit newer used machines to pull tendon in place wonder if that’s what this guy got. I only said that because I see professional players with millions of dollars have multiple tears Derrick rose demarcus cousins etc and still no scars.
just found out I have a tear that will require surgery and I was wondering is it possible to walk without the boot before 6 weeks
Cellis313 nah bro no chance
3 years later, does your achilles feel normal or still kind of weird in terms of flexibility? Thanks
No
No. I am 7 weeks post surgery and I am still using the boot with 2 crutches. I have yesterday removed the last wedge and am putting light pressure on the injured legs whilst walking with crutches.
That should say leg, not legs.
دكتور لا اجيد الأنجليزيه ولاكن اريد ان اطرح عليك مشكلتي انا اصبت منذ فترة تصل الي ٦ شهور بقطع كامل في الوتر ولاكن مازلت اجد عواقب عند الجلوس لفتر طويله يؤثر علي الوتر وعند المشي او الجري لفتره طويله يوثر ايضا علي الوتر اظن انهو يتحكم في يومي ويجعلني افعل ما هو يريد كي يكون بصحه جيده هل سيتحسن هاذا الأمر عمري ٢٣ سنه 😂
Ongoing Rehab is the key . If you need a great Achilles rehab program head to physiorehab.com
is it normal to be in a cast for six weeks? My doctor wants me to keep it on for six weeks and then i can get the boot. But i feel like this is too long?
It takes about 4-6 weeks for the tendon to fully heal. You doctor is being precautious as he does not want you to accidentally tear it again. Some doctors don't take this approach and will allow the patient to go into the boot after 2 weeks with the foot at 120 degrees pointing downwards. Most of the decision is based on age, your recovery response and how much risk the doctor is willing to take.
@@kevintran2522 okay thanks for the reply! I guess it’s better to cautious in my case possibly. My doctor mentioned to me that my Achilles was thinner than other peoples he has seen in the past so maybe that has something to do with it ?
The more healing the better. You will always have time to strengthen it
I’m almost 6 weeks post op and I’ve been a cast the whole time. I get to go into a boot in 2 weeks. My last surgeon let me go straight into a non weight bearing boot, looks like each Dr is different. I wanted to go back to work and I do a lot of walking, so I guess he felt the cast was safer.
@@charlenethompson3297 last surgeon? Did you have two surgeries ?
I ruptured mine for the same reason
Hope it went well?!
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I have tendon injury
Now you are fine???
I'm four weeks into my second achilles tendon surgery (different foot now) and wondering when I can begin PT???
After my first surgery I was walking at this time and pretty much skipped PT all I did was stretch it every now and then and by month 4 or 5 I was back on the court.
Only downfall to this that I noticed was a small lump and thicker achiles tendon and loss of a few inches in my verticle jump. My concern is not lossing any more height on my jump.
Any expert advice?????
Ed Mero how are you my freind
I did the surgery 6 weeks ago and removed the cast , when i can walk and return back to my life? By the way i am not a player . What kind of exercises can i do to came back?
Waiting for your advice
Thanks in advance
That's not 6 weeks of skin healing - trust me.
Well you’re wrong. It’s 6 weeks
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Ok for some I've been stuck in a pedo boot my heel now feels like it's collapsed had no scans since first injury week 8 now in my boot and back on crutches can't walk
Have a look at my Achilles rehab program at physiorehab.com