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I ruptured my achilles tendon approx 14 weeks ago. I didn't get surgery had a cast then vacoped boot on. My leg and ankle is still very swollen and painful physio consists of exercise cycle and basic balance. How long before swelling goes down?
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jane43236 carol_95605
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how long have you been out of your boot? i had the same as you, mine was swollen for a good few months after, it does return to normal eventually xx
carol_95605 jane43236
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I got it off week before Christmas
andrew48722 carol_95605
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Hi Carol
My physio told me that if its starts to become painful during exercise then stop. It needs to be little and often. I had an operation and was in plaster for 6 weeks and no driving for three months!
If you are allowing it to heal naturally it will take longer to heal and recover. Have you been applying the RICE technique ( Rest Ice Compression Elevation)...
carol_95605 andrew48722
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My physio has told me nothing but I've been doing the Rice through my own common sense. My ankle and shin is so swollen and painful. I went to physio at the hospital 4 days ago he didn't even look at my leg. Told me to learn to walk heel to toe in a straight line go on the exercise bike. Also stand on one leg starting with my good leg. I'm so frustrated I've no faith in the physiotherapist?
andrew48722 carol_95605
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i would seek a second opinion. if he didn't take a look at your leg he can he assess it ?
carol_95605 andrew48722
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He asked how my leg was told him it hurts and swollen feels very tight. Says that's normal that my leg is not ready for strengthen exercise. I've to learn to walk without a limp and stop using my crutch?