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Achilies tendon rupture conservative treatment

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kurt04630
kurt04630

Im going into my 12 th week post rupture . Was wondering how other people are getting on . 

Im doing well but not counting my chickens yet . I was put in a boot with early weight baring . 25% from week 2 upto full from week 4 to week 8 if it felt ok which it did . Iv been walking out of the boot starting around the house at first but are now walking outdoors . I started movement exercises from week 3 so when i came out of the boot My ankle and foot was strong and supple . Just put this on as i know how scary it is at first and how any info helps . 

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    x467ham kurt04630

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    Thanks for the tips.  I ruptured my right foot Achilles tendon and had surgery a week later. I am now in my 2nd cast pointed at 90 degrees but I still have 2 weeks without driving since it was on my right foot. Needless to say, I can walk without being so crutch-dependent but I have another 2 weeks with this one and crutches. I will go back March 26 to get the final cast removed and hopefully I will have to wear the boot and get back to driving.
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