Posted on May 15th, 2014 by edforman
I have no clue what made me find this site again, but I cam across it today. That made me go back and look at my calendar and realize that I am 2 days short of 5 years since the AT rupture. So where are we? While the range of motion on the “bad” leg [...]
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Posted on April 3rd, 2012 by edforman
It has now been over 3 years since my achilles rupture and surgery. I haven’t been on this site in well over a year - mostly because I DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT MY ACHILLES ANY MORE!! Yes, to those just starting out or rehabbing, you will get there. I lead a full [...]
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Posted on April 8th, 2010 by edforman
For all of you who are starting your rehab or thinking that you can’t possibly recover from this devistating injury, let me update you on my progress.
Some background - I am a 41 yr old somewhat overweight typical weekend warrior who ruptured my AT playing softball in May 2008 (some 22 months ago or so). [...]
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Posted on December 30th, 2009 by edforman
Been several months since I posted - I am now about 18 months post surgery. I have been running (exclusively on a treadmill for now) with increasing intensity over the last few months. I am now running about 4.5 miles at about a 9:40 pace 3x/week. By the way, I have NEVER run this far [...]
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Posted on August 26th, 2009 by edforman
Another milestone - we are vacationing in Smugglers Notch, VT this week. My son, daughter and I signed up for a guided hike up Mt. Mansfield, highest summit in VT at 4,300 feet and change. I have summitted five 4,000 ft peaks in my life. The last one was Whiteface in NY, after which I [...]
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Posted on August 11th, 2009 by edforman
SInce I haven’t posted much recently, a brief overview. ATR was almost 15 months ago. Rehab was fine (well, it was long, arduoud and painful, but its always easier through the rear view mirror) until I hurt my knee about 4 months ago. Recently was able to get back to the gym. Now, I am [...]
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Posted on July 20th, 2009 by edforman
This may sound a bit goofy, but yesterday was quite a milestone (14 months post ATR). I have been playing softball all season and the tendon has felt great. Our league permits each team to take 2 “courtesy” runners each game and, because my teammates are petrified that I will hurt myself again, I have [...]
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Posted on May 18th, 2009 by edforman
Wow - I cannot even fathom that it was one year ago today that I felt that horrifying pop and started a journey that would define me for the next several months. So, where are we today?
I got myself into pretty decent shape through physical therapy and elliptical/treadmill work. Then I fell out of all [...]
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Posted on April 19th, 2009 by edforman
It has been a long while since I have posted, but today was a monumental day for me - opening day of softball season and I PLAYED! Not only did I play, but the ATR leg felt better than it has felt for years (recall I had tendonosis in the AT for 3 years before the [...]
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Posted on January 16th, 2009 by edforman
Wow - I cannot believe its been so long. Here is the update:
I wish I could say I don’t ever notice the AT, but its not true. Every morning those first steps are still a bit stiff. Other than that, though, I must confess that I rarely even think about the AT. That is a [...]
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