What type of Physical Therapy is best for a recovering Ruptured Achilles Tendon Following Surgery?

Question

I ruptured on Aug. 12 and had surgery on Aug.18. Began PT this past tues on November 28th. after 15 weeks. Was in a walking boot for the past 7 weeks and weight bearing the last 3 before PT began. I am now in shoes but have a bad limp and walk VERY slowly. My incision is bearly visible as my doctor said that I have healed beautifully. I just hope the tendon has healed as well as the incision. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Healing continues on even after the incision is healed. If you are going to a qualified Physical Therapist he/she will be your best resource. Make sure the PT you are seeing has experience in treating your kind of injury. One of the first steps they should take is improving the mobility of the tendon, improving your flexibility and normalizing your walking pattern. The most likely reason you continue to limp is the shortening of the muscle/tendon does not allow for normal walking mechanics. This will improve over time. Just remember you had surgery and was in a cast and walking boot for quite a long time. Patience and perserverance as well as team work with your Physical Therapist will pay off!!!

Answer 2

Your TA should have healed nicely by now, 3 months after, provided the surgery was done properly. The best physical therapy for you should be a supervised one. You cannot do this by yourself. Forget the suggestions you may get here, believe me.

Answer 3

Your Physical Therapist you first went to 3 days ago should have given you handout papers with diagrams showing exercises you can perform at home. Call him or on your next visit request these.
A licensed physical therapist who is treating you is your best source for an answer to your question.

Answer 4

Maybe you're a fast healer. I don't know sounds kind of early. Don't you still have stingy pain? I know I did.