Rehabilitation Protocol for Achilles Rupture Repair. This protocol is intended to guide clinicians through the post-operative course for Achilles tendon repair. |
Exercises · Progress double leg toe raises to body weight (1.5 times body weight athlete) · Advance to single leg toe raises as tolerated · Running progression ... |
For best outcomes, the Achilles tendon repair is typically performed within 2 weeks of the injury and recovery is expected to take between 6 to 9 months. |
Phase IV (8 weeks after surgery): · Normal gait mechanics without the boot on all surfaces. · Squat and lunge to 70 degrees knee flexion without weight shift. |
Ankle in Achilles boot fixed at 30o PF. (plantarflexion) full-Dme. • Isometric exercises in boot only. • Elevate leg to reduce swelling and pain. WEEKS 2-4. |
Protect wound and tendon repair. Control pain and swelling. ORDERS • No physiotherapy or ankle ROM. MANAGEMENT • Rest and elevate. |
Exercise Examples: Knee & hip exercises with no ankle involvement. Progress to resisted exercises as needed. Toe extension to pain free limits. |
Non-operative management with functional rehabilitation protocols typically includes a brief, two-week period of immobilization of the foot in a pointed ( ... |
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