My last physical therapy session was this morning and I am now done! I can jog and do poly exercises with full motion in my ankle! I just have to continue to build strength in the calf itself. Any ideas on exercises?
I am almost done with PT only two weeks left I am up to light jogging on treadmill now and have had some sharp pains in the heel but I believe they will vanish soon……
I am in two shoes! First time since Nov. 7, 2009 and boy am I happy about it! The leg is stiff and a bit sore but I can walk without pain and PT has been going well so a few more weeks and then its race time!!!!!
Ok I was getting around in my boot really well and I heard a loud pop!!! I broken my boot one of the large metal pieces broke. So I scheduled an appointment for tomorrow afternoon, So I guess I will get to go into two shoes tomorrow!!!
I have had the boot for 24 hours now and I love the mobility that I have now!!!!! It takes me awhile to get around and my heel hurts alot but I can move!!!! Yipppeeeee!!!! Sleeping without a 20 pound cast is great too! Wasn’t much atrophy to the leg either but the skin has chipped away a great deal……
I have had my 90 degree cast on for a few weeks and I get it off finally tomorrow at 2 p.m.!! Yipppppeeeee!!! I can’t wait to get into the walking boot, during this journey I have met a bunch ATR members at various events (i.e. pistons game, banquets and such) we compare cast or details about whats coming next!
A simple cut on the left wing and a loud POP with a who the heck kicked me? Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! I was on the floor and out for the count! I officially joined the ATR on November 7, 2009 around 8:30 p.m. Now I have something in common with Dominque Wilkins, Isiah Thomas, Elton Brand and many others that have suffered a ATR!
November 7th- the Tear happens!
November 16th- Surgery date- Finally!!!!
December 4th- The first cast comes off! Yes and Yuck after seeing my leg for the first time in a few weeks!!! I thought I would have gotten a walking boot but nope not until December 22nd!
It is hard to recommend exercises without knowing how much strength your calf has. Can you lift your weight with your injured leg’s calf alone? If not, how hard can you comfortably press your toes into a bathroom scale?
Doug
WAY TO GO!!!
I head in on Monday 03/08/2010 for my eval with the PT and I could maybe say good bye to the Therapy too.
I wish they’d allow me to try a light jog on a treadmill, but they say no not for 4 or 5 more weeks. I guess that means I don’t get to do my 5k at the end of May that I did last year.
Good Luck and keep us posted.
Good to hear the update. Keep up the hard work.
Glad to hear that you’re doing well.
I’m also jealous!
I have 4 weeks left of PT, and she said maybe in 5 to 6 weeks I could try a very light and short Jog on a treadmill.
“Slow and Steady Wins THIS Race”
Good Luck!!
HHH - jogging at 14 weeks! You’re a rock star.
rosamundi, there are three basic ways to do stairs (up and down) with crutches. The most basic is on your arse — never actually done it myself. The best way, IF there’s a good banister there, preferably on your “bad foot” side, especially on your way DOWN, is to put both crutches together in the “good side” hand (under that arm), and put much of your weight on your banister hand/arm. One step at a time, slowly, no distractions, of course!
The other way, usually best for going up and for up and down without a good banister, is just crutch-walking. Let’s take down first:
Creep as close to the edge of the floor as you can, e.g. with your good foot toes over the stairs. Put both crutches down one step, shift your weight to the crutches, and move your good foot down to the next step. (If you’re Partial WB, you can put your “bad” foot down the step first; if Non-WB, I usually hold it up behind me.)
I find it helpful to lean/drag against the adjacent wall. One step at a time, slowly, no distractions, of course!
I think it also helps to “sneak” your center of gravity toward the next step. So if you’re crutching down, bend your knee so
When can you wear normal but sensible shoes, i.e. not trainers? Am so fed up with them. Do insoles help the sore feet and if so what please?
Any idea when you can progress to climbing stairs , can you climb stairs on crutches or not?
Congrats Tripleh, way to go. Life begins to get a little more ‘normal’ from here….be sure to let us know how you find adjusting to life in shoes…!!
The boot is like like a fort around your leg. A protection if you like. Your ankle is so delicate if anything bumps your leg (ankle) area its a refuge. I also note that the straps around your leg gives one sta bility well it is working for me. The boot is a comfort to me,
That’s fantastic! I know we shouldn’t compare, but I ruptured mine November 3rd…and I’m not there, yet. But I’m happy for you, walk on!
Crocs are your friends.
I am in two shoes too!!! I walk with a bit of limp, and stiffness. It has been two weeks, when does the soreness and limp goes away? It is difficult trying to find shoes that don’t irritate the achilles. Any suggestions??
Bertie
I would say just using the theraband exercises from the pt to gain range of motion.
I have my doctors appointment next week and I think he is going to say you can wear 2 shoes again. I have been trying just a little at home to walk without the boot and I am so slow, how have you found the transition any tricks?
Don’t be disappointed. I never had a cast so I can’t directly compare weights, but the boot is heavy and it really gets to be a drag when you’re on crutches. I understand your procedure and I understand using only the boot, what I don’t understand is having someone in a cast for several weeks and then putting them into the boot. That just seems ridiculous. If things had gone according to plan I was PWB 2 weeks after surgery and was supposed to be FWB 2 weeks after that and 2 shoes as soon after that as I could do it. That’s the protocol my surgeon has used for several years and he says he’s never had anyone re-rupture.
Oh wow, so what are you going into after you come out of the cast?
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i’m kind of disappointed i never got the boot, my surgeon said he didn’t think i would need it. is there any advantages of using the boot?
Sure is…..
Well, that’s one way to get there 
I’ll have to start treating my boot worse!
PT is coming fine. You will notice a remarkable progression in your tendon so remember to take it seriously. My therapist really worked me today and now the tendon is a little sore but the soreness will go away. I actually started my PT in my fourth week post-op. Just remember to do the therapy at home in addition to the sessions. Peace
How is PT I start tomorrow morning
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I did my on the same leg playing basketball only I was going for a rebound (Which I grabbed by the way) and then there was that dreaded kick to my ankle. I did mine about 2 weeks before you did but I couldn’t have the surgery until November 27. I am now in physical therapy 3 times a week beginning to do more strengthening exercises and I hope to be back to work by the end of February. Keep healing because that is all we can do.
The ankle and foot will swell especially if your up and walking on it alot, a warm epsom salt soak does wonders for the swelling.
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Bledsoe Boot
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I just have the one that the doctor gave me…but I did research on the Bledsoe boot
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I will have to try the Gold Bond
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I can put full weight on it but your heel will hurt like crazy!
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I thought we all got a boot as part of healing and was not optional. I have one 24 hours now. i got a warm bath but my ankle and foot area was swollen don’t know if this is normal = it upset me.
can anyone recommend an aircast?
what kind of boot please? In uk you get this thing heavy as cast? Is yours an aircast? Was thinking of buying so would love to know!
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My skin was horrible, too, when they took the cast off. I found that Gold Bond Healing ointment really helped a lot. I just put it on my foot (avoiding the incision area) and put a sock over it at night. It’s kind of greasy, but it really did the trick.
I get the booot in less than 2 weeks. I can take it off apparantly and have a warm bath. can you put your full weight on. So glad for you to be able to move around.
Love the pictures!
Wish I had the idea to take action pictures.
I’m week 9 as well and have to pinch myself sometimes as I can stand up on tow feet!
I was doing the same thing. POP and down. I’m 9 weeks post op and finally walking, but its a long way back to the Court. Hang in there. No matter what happens December 22nd will be one of the best days of your life.
man that’s the same thing that happened to me. trust when i say that time will fly, but be patient in regards to trying to play again. i’m 22 weeks post op with a lot of scar tissue and limited mobility. i’m dying to play, but need to get healthy first. my tip to you: when it’s time to get a physical therapist ASK for the most experienced and aggressive one they have!
