mazmoore’s AchillesBlog

After visiting the hospital to assess my progress I was informed my rupture is healing and I don’t need surgery, that’s good news and can commence physiotherapy. The non surgical approach seems to be working for me

The physio seemed reluctant for me to be doing physiotherapy being as I had only injured myself 6 weeks ago so had to check this out with the doctor who stated I was ok to start but he told me to be very careful as there is a high chance of re-rupture due to non surgical approach, great I thought  and listened to him tell me how to do the ankle mobilising exercises. My ankle is very stiff and although I could point my toe, flexing was rather uncomfortable and I was scared to stretch it too far for fear of it rupturing again! The physio said to take it gently for the first week and to keep wearing my boot for another week.

The next appointment was made for the following week when the physio said we would stand without the boot!!! Oh my am I really ready to stand without my boot? :/

The next appointment I attended with intrepidation but it wasn’t too bad and I stood and walked without my boot, I felt I was making progress. Again I was told to take it steady, only to walk out of the boot in the house, with shoes on and using the crutches!

So this is where I currently am walking around the house without a boot and it doesn’t feel too bad. My calf looks very puny and Im desperate to do some exercise but am listening to the advice of the professionals and am taking it slowly. Im sure I’ll be able to build up my muscle when I start to do more walking.

Next physio session booked so will keep you posted how that goes.

Good luck to other fellow sufferers

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