Long term recovery
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Ruptured left Achiles tendon 16 months ago, conservative treatment, boot and gradual partial and full weight bearing. Physio and back on my feet walking reasonably well a year ago. I've still got a weak calf muscle, unable to toe stand, but can support about 70% of my weight. Since September I've noticed increasing hamstring tightness, high and lower back discomfort when walking more than a few miles. Tendon and calf feel fine, just weak. Back to the physio yesterday and given a protocol of exercises to follow 2 or 3 times a day, stretches and lifts. Anyone else comment on this? I'm Uk, age 66
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stephen15408 tim50stroud
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tim50stroud stephen15408
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Afraid my physio said exactly the same thing.
Jordidude01 tim50stroud
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tim50stroud Jordidude01
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chris13067 tim50stroud
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tim50stroud chris13067
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chris13067 tim50stroud
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I'm hoping I can build the calf up reasonably well when I resume cycling. Can't wait to get back on my bike, even if it's just on the turbo trainer at low resistance at first. I won't start until the PT says it's ok though. He's a very competent cyclist himself so hoping he will help in that area as much as possible!
steve150 tim50stroud
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It is amazing what a torn achsilles does
to a calf muscle.
I had tight calf muscles since I started biking and
used "the stick" if u google it it will come up.
Helped a lot but did not competely get rid of the problem.
Hope the exercises help
tim50stroud steve150
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