Archilles Injury 14yr old - recovery concerns
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My daughter who is 14 sliced 75% of her archilles on a screen door. She is almost a month post op now. 10 days in a half cast, 2 weeks in plaster and now 3 weeks in a boot. She is super fit and was dancing 20 hours a week at an advanced level. She is extremely frustrated at noy being able to weight bear on her foot and worried she may not be able to dance again.
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tim50stroud tracy72470
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My physiotherapist had a similar accident, and although much older has made a full recovery, although its taken her a couple of years. Very best of luck!
tracy72470 tim50stroud
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jenny46484 tracy72470
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chris26649 tracy72470
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Well my situation is as far from your unfortunate daughter as it can be. I ruptured mine 'normally' playing table tennis 16 days ago. Didn't have surgery but am in the 'moon boot'. For my age (65) I am fairly fit in that I have played sport all my life and my jobs have all been physical. However, from the advice I have been given by the hospital and from searching the internet and speaking to people on this forum the most common theme is to accept the fact that it will be a long time before 100% fitness and movement are regained. Your daughter does have age and fitness on her side so the only advice I would give is not to waste that advantage and try to rush back too soon. Very frustrating I know but she does have her whole life ahead whereas I am getting towards the other end. Best wishes to you both
tracy72470 chris26649
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chris26649 tracy72470
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I am no expert on dance (except in the 60's and 70's!) but I would assume there is a tremendous amount of pressure on the tendons particularly for ballet and acrobatics. There is a lot of advice out there but you have to accept that the medical people are the experts and the impression I get from my limited experience in this situation is that they will try to tailor recovery advice in response to how the patient is both acting on their advice and what motivation is apparent. My goal is to prove the doubters around me that I can both work and play sport again. I guess your daughter's motivation is a whole lot more unlimited but I guess from what you say she will hang in there and give it her best shot. It sure is a lot worse than recovering from a break - of which I've had a few over the years but staying focused and occupied will go a long way to achieving set goals. Once again good luck, be patient and keep the faith
mary_70540 tracy72470
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tracy72470 mary_70540
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tracy72470
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We are taking her to sydney in a few weeks as they have specialist physios and doctors for dance related injuries so hopefully we will find out a bit more. She's one tough little girl. Not sure I would handle it as well as she has.
tim50stroud tracy72470
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tracy72470
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Hope everyone is doing well.