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Achilles pull - One year later

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brad72404
brad72404

45 yrs old...  I pulled my Achilles Tendon playing basketball about one year ago.  It didn't snap, but I could feel a major strain on it between my heel and my calf muscles.  I could barely walk for the next several days, and I waited about 3 weeks before giving in and going to a doctor.  I wore a boot for 3 weeks, and things seemed to be slowly healing.  It is almost one year later, and I'm still no where close to being healed.  Advice please...

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  • Nikky8
    Nikky8 brad72404

    Posted

    Hi Brad

    I'm sorry to hear your position.

    I was told that tendons are the longest n most painful healing process physiotherapy wise.

    That in mind, would you say you have been doing your your physiotherapy or if at all?

    It's imperative we keep at it for as long as we can .

    If you feel you did do you excersises then I suggest you go back to your doctor and have an ultrasound or x ray to see what state your tendon is in. I'm sure it's fixable so keep positive and get to the docs to get it seen to !

    I'm fully aware of the financial implications if you have to pay for medical treatment ....hopefully you have that covered. I live in the United Kingdom and here we pay for our treatment monthly out of our salary n all our medical needs are met by the state. It's a marvellous system.

    Hope you get better soon and keep at it.

    Best of luck!

    Nikky

    • brad72404
      brad72404 Nikky8

      Posted

      Thanks Nikky,...  The doctor really didn't give me much of an exercise plan.  I will hit the internet and find some stretching exercises and see if that helps.  
    • Nikky8
      Nikky8 brad72404

      Posted

      Hey Brad

      That's outrageous! He's failed you....why be a doctor when you aren't committed

      Go slow to start . Send me yr email add n I'll send u copies of some good excersises that I have to do.

      Nikky

  • Jervis1127
    Jervis1127 brad72404

    Posted

    Rub comfrey oil into the affected area regularly. It's like a magic potion. Can be brought for £3.85 in the UK. It's amazing stuff. I just started using it so o know it works. Good luck!!!!
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