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Hi, great video! I’m in week 10 of recovery and have been doing physiotherapy for 1 month now. I can do a calf raise on both feet, but I’m unable to do it on the injured leg alone. But in overall it's going well. I’d like to know if you also experienced pain at week 10 when putting pressure on your toes while walking or attempting a calf raise. The pain I feel is at the top of the Achilles, just below the calf. I’m not sure if this is normal, but I’d like to hear from someone who has experienced this. My physiotherapist said it’s normal, but I’d appreciate your perspective.

Thank you for your videos. They are very encouraging! 😊 I’m watching from Germany. Here they put me directly into the boot after surgery no cast. Interesting how different the approaches are

Hi Chi, I fell on my bad foot 3 weeks post surgery, luckily it was in a cast but still felt it belt backwards (currently in 15 degrees bent down). Felt the whole achilles bent, but some pain when it happened but went away after 5 mins. Now it’s a bit sore the next morning, should I be concerned?

Hi Thank you for the video. The front of the operated ankle - anterior tibialis tendon - (Achilles tendon op) - was really stiff at the beginning, still is and sometimes painful. Did you experience this?

thank you!

Hello from Greece happy new year!One question for you,are you free pain right now?

Happy New Year Chi. Wish you a wonderful 2025. Thanks for the videos. I am on month 10 and can run 6 miles.

hey bro im 9 month post op and i still cant do a full single leg calf raise. can only get up about 50 or 60 percent and ive been training it in the gym non stop for like an hour amf half 6 days a week. Can you give me some help on what to do because im honestly lost and is this normal. i can jog squat an do but getting that full calf raise is impossible. feel like its been stagnant for like 3 months

This info really helped a lot thank you brother I just had my surgery done for my ruptured Achilles while playing soccer thank you 🙏

I started crunching my toes 2 days after surgery. PTs told me i'm doing great. I got 20% WB right after surgery, so Chi's Protocols seems a bit slow compared to aggressive/accelerated protocols

42y/o.....broke my achilles tendon playing badminton on 12 dec....surgery on 14th...1st week... Thx for an informative video😊

After 6 weeks of surgery i start to do exercises but getting inflammation evry eavning, Is this normal?

Great chat bud 🤩👍 My Rule #1 - Don’t ever try to stand with your foot out of the cast. I put on a pair of trousers at week 5 and absent minded I stood up😫. 6 weeks later I had a reconstruction operation and start the whole process over. Still hopeful it’ll be a better outcome now than before. Also, I bought a 300cc maxi scooter to get to work and do shopping🤩 A few more horses than the knee scooter🤣🤙 Just hope to not crash it! Great vid. Cheers

Ty for sharing. Iam in week 3-4 now and is so motivational to read all the comments 💪

I'm so glad I came across your videos. I'm 4 weeks post op today. Got the stitches removed yesterday & I'm in a boot with wedges. I'm still nervous about walking with the boot in 3 more weeks, but your content has given me some hope. Going to find some exercised to do to help me prepare as well as getting a protein supplement.

Thx a lot, you helped me a lot with my achillies rupture surgery recovery,.. greetings from Slovenia.

How are you Chi ? I had another surgery on my left ankle same as you. I was thinking about you and started watching your videos all over again 😊❤

Brother, after how many days of the Achilles tendon surgery you shot this video ??

I’m 4 months 2 weeks into this. I still have a ton of swelling after wearing my shoes all day. Still have a noticeable limp as well. Ehhh

Thanks for such an informative video! I feel so much more comfortable hearing this info from someone who has lived it…twice!! I’m at week 11, progressing very well as far as I can tell. Walking/hiking a lot, everyday. Naturally getting my rom dorsiflexion back, but will start specific stretches here soon. Heel lifts are still tough. Feel so awkward, weak, and tight deep in the Achilles area. I don’t even attempt single leg calf raises at this point. Some folks have reported re-rupture from attempting single leg, maybe too early. I’m gonna try to just keep at it, as much as my body feels is healthy, and hope that the strength comes back and the tightness and awkwardness subsides. I think I really need to come to grips that certain things are only going to happen with TIME!!😊. Thanks again for the great videos!

when were you able to do a single heel raise after injury ? on the bad foot

Had surgery beginning of july for a chronic Achilles tendon rupture. They performed a FHL transfer. I'm now at 3 months and I'm walking without the boot indoors and doing some strength exercises supervised by my physio. I'm 56 years old this type of injury is a nightmare especially if you're an old fart like me however my progress is good and my consultant seems to think the boot can be dispensed with completely in 2 weeks. Your videos have been very informative and given me hope that eventually I'll get the ankle back to almost what is was before the injury. Just gonna take time. Again thanks for the videos

Many mentions of early mobilization and weight bearing being key to low re rupture rates. Aren’t those two counter to each other? How can you do weight bearing and mobilization at the same time?

Hi chi, love your video of a 69-year-old basketball player the ruptured my Achilles in a non-basketball environment eruption my Achilles walking on an uneven surface. My surgery is next week, but I already have the scooter and I will heat your advice about a shower. fortunately for me, I do have a wife that’s been very gracious with my recovery so far thanks again. Good luck and God bless you, Dr. Mike.

Hey man, your T shirt should say Ruptors, not Raptors lol, Just kidding, thanks for sharing

I just ruptured my Achilles 9/19/24 playing pickup, and just had surgery on 9/26/24. I would never want to pick up a basketball again. The fact that you ruptured your other Achilles playing basketball again crazy.

Surgery is speed bridge...

Appreciate the video

Hey man, I really can't thank you enough for this series. I ruptured my achilles a little over a week ago and have surgery in 2 days on Wednesday. I ruptured it doing gymnastics for fun, but I'm a dancer and I'm pretty devastated. It's wildly helpful to see others going through this that have recovered. My morning routine is also always watching dance videos on youtube and that feels kinda depressing right now so I've switched to these videos which has helped a ton. SO grateful. Any encouraging words about the surgery would be helpful. I've never had one and am very nervous.

Thanks for the tips and your insights, very helpfull Bro..! Patience is really the key. Its gonna be 1 week tomorrow for me since the surgery. Full rupture playing badminton. Had exactly the same feeling; someone kicking me back on my leg! Stay strong everybody! 💪

why did you have surgery ? just curious

Had surgery on July 31, start weight bearing on Wednesday the 11th (6 week post op appointment). It’s been a grind man!!!! Appreciate the videos

I’m at week four post op…down to one wedge in the boot, pretty much walking and weight bearing now with the boot, no crutches. This morning I put a half inch heel lift in my running shoes and was able to walk …slowly, carefully, and with little or no dorsiflexion, but it felt great! No pain or swelling. I’m due to remove last wedge in a week and scheduled to see my surgeon in two weeks. Not sure if I will walk into the office in the boot or the running shoes😮. I’m hoping he’s ok with my progression. Everything feels and seems great. I just need to start physio and strengthening and re-building. It’s gonna be a long haul, but I’m determined to get back at it. Gotta stay patient and be careful, though, I know. Thanks for the videos!👍

I am on month 7 and it gets sore quick after working out.

Omgg thanks for describing the moment of the incident I felt the same way and I’m trying to figure out how this happened and couldn’t put 2 and 2 together this happened to me playing tennis 2 days ago. Thanks for the explanation

Toronto waterfront resident here, too! Looks like you also play by the bball courts at Billy Bishop. Tore my achiles 1 week ago and awaiting surgery at Mt. Sainai. Your videos are so informative and encouraging for me to know what to look forward to. Thanks brother! I hope you're doing well.

Just want to express my gratitude to Chi’s great videos and kindness to share. I am at the end of Month 5 now. Definitely appreciate the fact that I did not re-rupture by following the advice here and not rushing for progress. Plan to work on jogging to build stamina step by step

just want to say thank you im on my 5th month back to work still limp esp.in the morning cant wait to play basketball again

thank you Chi! These videos have been really helpful!

Thank you. I'm in week 11.. have my have raisers on my shoe. Not sure when they come off.

Thanks a lot for doing these videos. I'm at about 6 1/2 weeks post-surgery. The recovery seems to be going well so far (can just about hobble along without the boot now) but it's a long and slow process. Watching these kinds of videos helps when I'm feeling a bit less positive about the injury. All the best to you

No PT?

I guess I'm gonna need some flats... Vans Im in week 6

Achilles rupture team unite! Three weeks post snap, had surgery, trying to keep my chin up. Thanks for the post

Felt like someone through a boulder on the back of my ankle and I immediately looked back like what the heck …

Not sure why this popped up but I just had a grade 3 rupture last Sunday …casted and off the foot for 6 weeks …horrible compared to my broken back! 😂

Thanks for the video, really helpfull and reassuring to know what rehab looks like. I'm 12 weeks post op and i can walk with a limp. I feel like i lack dorsiflexion (when the foot/toes go up), when did that come back during your rehab ?

Very helpful bro….just had surgery and started my recovery process

Chi, I truly appreciate all your videos on your Achilles rehabilitation. I am on week 3 and your insight has been great value. Thank you!

Thanks for this man. Just tore mine couple weeks ago. Having surgery in 2 days 😫