One year ago today I ruptured my Achilles Tendon. Since then I have: retired from softball, became temporarily sedentary, gained 12 lbs, endured 3+ months of grueling physical therapy…and snowboarded epic powder in CO, mountain biked nearly 400 miles of sweet sweet single track, lost 21 lbs, and have a much better perspective on life. I win 
Hang in there everyone, keep your chin up, stick to your physical therapy, be patient…and you will win too
Great stuff and glad to hear it - I really appreciate the people at the end of or beyond their recoveries taking the time to post - gives us all hope for normality when we are all at avarying degrees from it
Hows the achilles and ankle in general?
I am about 9 mo. from my rupture. Every day is a battle. My right knee and heel hurt quite a bit from overuse I believe. I tore my left.
Subconsciously I’m using my right leg more than my left. I feel I need more therapy or tips on how to alleviate this.
I saw a “medical masseuse” last week and I’m going again tomorrow. She’s given me some tips on to prevent plantar fascitis <— check spelling in my right foot.
It’s good to see someone at a full year recovered from this horrible injury. I’ve been going back to the gym pretty heavy lifting to get my legs back to where they were.
I still cannot do a single leg calf raise at this time. It’s so frustrating. Any tips???
Don’t no how helpful this is but I’m about 4 months post op and feel I’m progressing well. Swim 2/3 x p/w, but I cycle most places. When I’m on the bike I would load the injured leg putting the force in different areas, either the heel or through the toe. As the strength has improved I take that philosophy to climbing stairs loading the injured leg again. Good luck