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New to the Ruptured Achilles Club

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chris26649
chris26649

Am new to the site following my rupture on Monday night last week (9th March).  I am 65 and have been active all my life until this happened.  Went to A&E straight away and got it diagnosed and after initially having it in a cast am now in the "moon boot".  I know that it will be some time but the research I have carried out so far is not very forthcoming in terms of the time scale of recovery and what I can do, if anything, while I have the boot on.  I need to get back to work ASAP but appreciate that age is not on my side.  Any advice out there?

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  • KMG11767
    KMG11767 chris26649

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    Hi Chris

    I was full rupture 14 weeks ago , had cast for 10 days then 8 weeks in moon boot , I'm 47 maybe not the fittest which I contribute to my injury, I was partial weight bearing at home after a week or two and also used a knee scooter to use when foot was achy an to aid mobility out of the house , so much better than crutches, I was off work for 12 weeks as knew I wouldn't rest enough if I was working , also wanted to make sure it healed properly , I am walking unaided with a limp and can't overdo or it gets painful , good luck with your recovery

    • chris26649
      chris26649 KMG11767

      Posted

      Hi there KMG,

      Thanks for your input.  Yes am only 10 days into mine and already know that I am looking at a long-term recovery.  Whether it will be a full one I suppose is in the lap of the gods.  Have kept myself fit all my life both in the sport I've played (and was doing when I had the rupture!) and the jobs I have done (fire service and currently funeral service).  My current job is not one to rush back to as it is ALL physical so I think realistically I will probably be looking at about 6 months or so.

      Anyway thanks for your input and I hope your situation improves soon. Its no fun is it

      Cheers, Chris

  • chris26649
    chris26649

    Posted

    Well am now 15 days into the achilles journey. Swelling is starting to go down but obviously still on my full quota of wedges in the boot yet.  Take the first one out next week.  After info from this forum have got myself a full leg plastic cover for the boot so I can have a shower without taking the boot off (thanks Tim) and yesterday I have managed to source physio and rehab via my former job when we get to that stage.  Anyway hope your are all improving and good luck 
  • chris26649
    chris26649

    Posted

    Hi all,

    Just an update.  Coming up to 6 weeks post rupture. Have had 2 wedges out of the boot (3 to go).  Swelling has gone down a lot and am not using crutches to help get around.  To top all this off have got physio starting on Tuesday so am hopeful for a shorter journey than a lot of you.  Just had my first 'sick' pay cheque and definitely need to get to work sooner rather than later.  Statutory Sick Pay sucks!!!

     

    • tim50stroud
      tim50stroud chris26649

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      I hope so... but its taking longer that I ever thought. I was back to work after 6 weeks, sedentary job and left foot, automatic car. The return to full fitness though is taking forever it seems.. tendon is ok but the calf muscle takes AGES to get back stength.. 7 months in and i still cant toe stand...
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