Colin Dooley’s Achilles Tendon Rupture & Recovery

Has anyone ever hear of this statistic? I have heard it twice now, once from a PT and the other from an athletic trainer. They work at difference locations and both have multiple experiences with this statistic. The athletic trainer works at a high school and has seen 10 ruptures in 20 years ( all coaches, no students). 8 out 10 ruptured the other tendon. Most within 12 months. My PT has seen similar statistics, one very recently was Cop who who was 18 months and 1 day post op when he ruptured the other one chasing a suspect.

Both say, besides good stretching and strength training, there is nothing you can do and shouldn’t modify your life. Some opposite ruptures have happended stepping of the curb or raking leaves. Anybody know of any studies that can be referenced?

Good health and speedy recovery to all!

PS. This 80% statistic came from an actual study, not just the 10 people one athletic trainer has seen.

I was 3 weeks Post-Op and total weight bearing in the cam walker. ROM is 100%, gain is normal with boot. No pain, but the scar is a little sensitive. Saw my ortho today (4 weeks post op). He said go with it, but stay in the cam walker for 4 more weeks. Will start formal PT this week for strength training. I going for a world record for rehab, so wish me luck. Anybody else moving along a little quicker than normal?