Moral Support/What to expect

Posted on December 27th, 2016 by footeprints

I ruptured my Achilles on November 12, and had surgery on November 15. I was doing wind-sprints on a hardwood floor when it ruptured. Being an active person who skis all winter I’ve had a terrible time adjusting emotionally. Tomorrow I go in for my 6 week follow up and am anticipating being able to lose the crutches and start walking with my boot on. I’ve heard/read people having back issues because the boot sits much higher than a normal shoe. Any thoughts on shoe devices to even this out? Has anyone had this issue?

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2 Responses to “Moral Support/What to expect”

  1. schwarac, on January 2nd, 2017 at 5:30 pm Said:

    I have not had back issues. Maybe if you had back issues prior it makes them worse? The boot was actually a really nice reminder that theres hope. before the boot when you cant walk its hard. So the boot should help you emotionally. Good luck!

  2. morcs, on February 1st, 2017 at 3:11 am Said:

    I ordered an Evenup, but by the time it arrived I’d found I could keep the knee on the boot side bent a bit as the heel goes down, to compensate and keep the hips level.

    I’m hoping it also means a bit more upper-leg activation to help prevent atrophy in the quads etc.

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  • morcs | February 1st, 2017 | 3:11 am

    I ordered an Evenup, but by the time it arrived I’d found I could keep the knee on the boot side bent a bit as the heel goes down, to compensate and keep the hips level.

    I’m hoping it also means a bit more upper-leg activation to help prevent atrophy in the quads etc.

  • schwarac | January 2nd, 2017 | 5:30 pm

    I have not had back issues. Maybe if you had back issues prior it makes them worse? The boot was actually a really nice reminder that theres hope. before the boot when you cant walk its hard. So the boot should help you emotionally. Good luck!