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Hi - joined here to try and get some guidance from others who have done this.
I ruptured my achilles over 5 weeks ago. After 1 week I was put in a vacoped and sent home. I wasn't given any guidance other than not to weight bear unless on tip toes. I am due to get the angle of the boot adjusted in 2 days. I won't get see a Dr until week 10.
Having now read the protocols from other NHS trusts, it looks like I should have been trying to put weight through the boot from the get go. Really stupid question but was does this mean in practical terms? Trying to walk putting weight fully through the leg? Or sort of hopping? I am desperate to speed recovery but don't want to make it worse!
Grateful for any shared experiences.
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