Progress report from sunny New Zealand (OK today it is raining, but it is much needed rain!). Ruptured achilles late Feb (see previous posts for full report). No surgery (thanks norm for all your words of wisdom) Four weeks cast, four weeks moon boot…all went really well. Started physio, and physio said ‘I don’t want to see you again’ in Sept. Played tennis with my 12 year old on hols in Australia in October, then very gingerly back to club tennis. Lots of walking, with good posture, pilates classes - highly recommended for ATR prevention (though I have yet to achieve that six pack!). Have signed up for tennis interclub post Christmas. I am still a little stiff first thing in the morning and my left ankle is slightly thicker, but hey, am a bit old for ankle jewelry and it’s a small price to pay.
So life after ATR is good, and I don’t seem to have any lasting effects. Just need to remember how to hit those top spin forehands now…..
