balls’ AchillesBlog

Thank you guys. This is encouraging. I was following the different rehab protocols on here since I was in the splint following surgery. Beanie, a coworker mentioned the honey as well. ‘The Hole’ is now healing–smaller and not as deep.

I tore mine about a month before you, very similar schedule and have never gone to PT, hell, I haven’t been back to the doc since he told me it was ok to get out of the boot. I feel pretty good and am moving well, including running. The key is being active. Some people need the PT to motivate them to work the injury, others can do it on their own. If not going to PT is working for you, don’t fix it.

As for your hole within a hole, are you sure the “purple stitch” you pulled out wasn’t actually a spider that had just laid eggs?

AwBalls I agree with Mibball, I think that PT is very important. You can do it alone, there is lots of information on this site and the internet that will inform you of what exercises you should be doing. But a PT is able to watch you move and correct you and give you specific exercises to help any problems you might have. You don’t need to go a crazy amount - once every two weeks for two months is probably enough as long as you do the exercises that you’re given every day.

About the open incision - this is going to sound strange but there is some evidence that pharmaceutical grade Manuka Honey is extremely effective for helping wounds to heal. Manuka Honey has antibiotic properties and apparently also helps the formation of granulation tissue which is the tissue that will close your wound. You can google it and decide. I didn’t have a wound issue but I have read quite a few blogs where people had issues and Manuka Honey solved the problem for them.

All the best and good luck!

Everything about this is a bit concerning. You should seek an alternate opinion and also have your PCP take a look at the incision hole. The fact that your surgeon said PT would not be needed is really quite appalling. This injury requires it, if even just finding your own regimen to build back the strength and stamina you lost with the injury. If you do not actively try to rehabilitate the tendon, calf, and leg, there is a good chance you will not go back to how things were before the injury. Being diligent about PT is key to getting over an ATR.

I too am a Pickleball ATR survivor. There’s something playing with older seniors and the younger one that gets injured thats especially cruel:) My doc said that there is evidence that tears are genetic. When I asked if there was any other part of my body I should be careful of, he mentioned rotator cuff.

Anyhow, many people have no idea what Pickleball is, so they laugh when you first tell them. I met a guy in Costco who slipped on frozen dog piss. I gave him a list pump and walked away knowing someone else had a funnier story.

I just had surgery Sunday April 10th after I re-ruptured it. Initially happened Dec 24th. Joy. Heal quickly!

Generally rest with the leg up is recommended for a week or two after this surgery but it seems there will be no holding you back. Take it easy and elevate when you can. Happy healing just don’t overdo it.