Sep 12 2013
11 Months: One more to go to Finish this Marathon
Greetings fellow Achillesbloggers. I’m not on this site as much as I used to, but I’ve also been a very busy man. Sometimes its hard to remember what a long road it was to recovery from this injury, surgery, and lots of therapy to get back to normal. I’m up to running about 5 miles, although if I wasn’t so lazy I could push myself to do more. I been focusing more on weight training and cycling recently, which has felt great. Also, starting plyometrics a month ago or so has put alot more mass back on my calf muscle IMHO. There is still a noticeable difference between each calf muscle and I can’t go up as high on a single-heel raise on my ATR leg, but I’m very satisfied with my results. My final doctors appointment is next month and I can’t wait to be completely done with my Ortho.
I still haven’t played any basketball games yet, but that is more by choice and not because I don’t feel like I can. I also started putting some short hill sprints into my workout, although the other day, it left my peroneal tendon a little sore for 24-30 hours later. That being said I made a video of my calf raises earlier this week for a workout site I’ve joined (In fact one of the “beachbody” guys on their just ruptured his during some part of the T25 program , I think). I told him about this site, but never followed up. Anyway, here is a short video my daughter shot earlier this week. Enjoy and Happy healing.
11 Month After ATR Surgery: Calf Raises (Sorry I never learned how to embed video)
3 responses so far
kkirk
You say there is a noticeable difference between the calf muscles. In the video it’s hard to tell which calf is larger but the ATR calf seems more defined. Is that the case by any chance?
Nice calves, Kevin! I’m dealing with similar asymmetry. The muscle on the injured leg are shorter with less mass than the other. I don’t think it’s as noticeable to anyone but ourselves, though. I can imagine the plyometrics making a difference–I am looking forward to starting those. I hope to get cleared after my next OS appointment. Great to read about your progress. I never get tired of hearing the success stories!
Bionic: The ATR calf is more defined, but the left one has more mass and it stronger. I assume this is because of months of focusing on calf strengthening on the ATR leg.
Kellygirl: I’ve been following your progress and you are doing awesome. Just keep up the good work and your will reap the benefits. Keep your rehab incremental and don’t get lazy. -Happy healing.