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Achilles supports

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Mark_A
Mark_A

Should I wear supports when I am out my boot after recovering from an Achilles' tendon rupture?I actually thought about wearing one on my good foot as that was taking all the pressure.If so,can anyone recommend any?

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  • Sks1982
    Sks1982 Mark_A

    Posted

    Hi Mark

    I ruptured mine about 8 months ago and personally didn't but i think if it makes you more comfortable and confident then just do. Either way if you do decide to wear one I would suggest just make sure you are not doing anything extra as you don't want it to give you a false sense of security and then try to over do things.

    Overall my advice would be that just literally take one step at a time as it is a very slow journey but you will get there! Keep faith and do your excercises as guided by your Physio!

    Although one thing I would suggest is having a heel support in your shoes which I still use 9 months on (not used for trainers though) hope that helps!! Best wishes!!

    Regards

    • Mark_A
      Mark_A Sks1982

      Posted

      Hi Sks.

      Thanks for your advice.You make a good point about them giving me a false sense of security,so I'll need to watch how I will go about it and I don't want to rely on supports all the time.

      I hope you are making good progress,take care Mark.

  • cynthia72906
    cynthia72906 Mark_A

    Posted

     I am a very active person so I asked the doctor if there was another step to takd for support after the boot. The doctor gave me another type of ankle support that slips on like a sock, it does have the support for the back of the heal and the tendon, it has a couple of straps that tightens to give the support of the achilles. I also when not wearing that, I wrapp it with Ace bandage.  I feel that the more support I give it, the more comfortable it is for me, and to keep it from putting to much strain on it. 
    • Mark_A
      Mark_A cynthia72906

      Posted

      Thanks for that Cynthia.I looked at those straps on line.And I think I will be taking a similar route. Hope you are doing well.
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