6-1/2 months: Last PT appt :-)
Today was my last PT session–my PT said he was graduating me! Next week I see my OS, and expect to be given the all clear. I feel very good about my recovery and feel very confident in my Achilles function and strength. It was a devastating injury for me, but in many ways I feel like I have grown stronger as a result. By my PT’s own calculations, overall I have regained about 95% of my strength and functionality when measured against my other leg. Given that my other leg (right) is also my dominant leg, there may have always been a slight discrepancy between sides and, therefore, I might actually be back (or even closer) to full strength. In any event, it’s close enough for my PT to cut me loose.
I am to continue working on calf strengthening on my own, but there seem to be diminishing marginal returns going forward. My PT measured my heel raises today, for reference. On my double leg heel raises, my maximum heights were 14.5 cm R and 13 cm L (ATR)–so, a 1.5 cm deficiency in my injured leg. On my single leg heel raises, my maximum heights were 11.5 cm R and 10 cm L (ATR)–so, the same 1.5 cm deficiency. These were all done with knees kept straight, but I am to practice knee-bent heel raises as well–to work on my soleus muscles. I’ll post again after my OS appointment next week, but then will likely sign-off from regular posts–as normal life resumes. Take care, everyone!
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Congratulations *davidk* - I dream of being ’signed off’, and normal life resuming! It is great too that you have taken something positive away from the whole experience.
Congratulations!!!! Even though you have been “signed off”, I hope you return from time to time (other than after you meet with your OS) to keep us updated on you are fairing in the real world.
Congrats David!
Congratulations! I have to agree that ATR is traumatic but also felt it made me stronger and thats not such a bad thing. Enjoy every minute of normal life!!
Congratulations!! Wishing you well and thanks for all your support and advice. Would be nice to read your posts in the future , even if they’re not as frequent. Enjoy the tennis.
Hi David. It has been quite some time since I’ve logged on, but great to see your update! I’m beyond impressed with the % return of strength in your injured calf at this point. When looking at the overall “general” timeline of ±1 year for full recovery, you are far ahead of the game IMO. Congratulations!