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Yes, although it took some time to build the strength back to do an unassisted single heel raise but you'll definitely gain that strength back and eventually progress to single heel raise but on a platform to get even more range of motion.

You're very welcome and it sounds like you have the right attitude. Knowing it will take some time to get back to your usual form allows you to handle this journey of recovery with patience and a positive mind. I hope your recovery goes smoothly and let me know if you have any questions.

Now I'll preface that I'm not a doctor and this is really a great question. From my understanding, early mobilization and weight-bearing are actually complementary in the context of Achilles tendon rehabilitation. The key is gradual progression, starting with controlled mobilization exercises (e.g., range of motion activities) and partial weight-bearing, then gradually increasing the load as the tendon heals. I believe this approach can improve recovery outcomes and lower re-rupture rates because it encourages the tendon to adapt to stress and heal more robustly. The flip side is that you don't stress your tendons enough as it heals and the leg muscles around the achilles atrophies further which leads to increased recovery times and potential reruptures.

Thanks for sharing Dr. Mike and I hope you have a speedy recovery! Sounds like you have an amazing wife to take care of you during this process. Having support during this recovery process is so helpful especially at the beginning when you can't walk.

Haha that would be great t-shirt!

Haha yeah it was definitely a risky decision. Although having the goal to play again really helped me during the recovery and physio process and gave me a reason to stay motivated and disciplined throughout the journey.

I agree and partly why I opted for surgery!

You're very welcome!

You're very welcome. I hope your surgery went well and you're recovering now. The key to the whole process is patience, with yourself, with your body, and let the natural healing process happen. Get lots of sleep and stay on a good healthy diet thats not too inflammatory (processed foods etc). Take it from someone who has recovered from two tears and surgeries that "this too shall pass" and you'll be able to look back and see it just as a memory in the future.

You're very welcome and you're absolutely right that patience is the key! I hope you have a speedy recovery and let me know if you have any questions.

I read the literature and it seemed like surgery would repair my achilles and give it less chance of rerupturing again in the future as I planned to return to sports. Another reason was that the recovery process is faster with surgery but it does come with the negatives which is any complications during surgery.

@@ChiChen3ahh I see! and how long did your full recovery take as well as being able to do a single calf raise on your injured foot?

@@ChrisChoulagh It took about 7-8 months before I was doing single leg calf raises for sets, about 1 year for pretty much full recovery and 1.5 years for full recovery to play sports.

You're very welcome and it definitely is a grind. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

@@ChiChen3 week 12 I believe now… in shoes… doing a lot of self PT. The actual PT sessions are kind of a joke unfortunately where I was going so you’re videos have been very helpful

You're very welcome and it sounds like your recovery is coming along really well! Great work and keep up that positive attitude and all of this will be behind you in no time.

@@ChiChen3thanks so much! I’m walking and hiking now every day pretty well now at week 10, doing exercises like heel raises, leg press, resistance bands, etc. still a very tight, awkward feeling in the tendon when I do calf raises, and not able at all to do single leg calf raises. Just hoping my tendon continues to strengthen over time and I am eventually able to do single leg calf raises, walk on my toes, go down stairs normally, etc. Has your tendon regained full strength by now? Thanks again!👍

@@TheArtisticGardener777 Yes absolutely, your tendon will continue to strengthen and also gain its flexibility back at roughly the same pace. You'll definitely be able to do single leg calf raises and all that as you recover. My Achilles has almost fully regained its strength. I'd say it takes about 1.5 years to reach around 90-95% recovery. I'm at the 3 year mark now and it's still around 95%, while it may never get back to 100%, the difference isn't noticeable.

@@ChiChen3awesome!👍. Thanks again!💪

Yeah this is totally normal and just keep at it (without injury) and it'll get stronger and stronger.

You're welcome and yeah many of us had the same feeling after a tear. Really weird feeling to look behind you and realize nobody is there and yet you clearly felt like something hit your leg.

You're very welcome! Yeah I'm fully healed now and I mostly play at the indoor courts beside the outdoor ones at the Waterfront Community Centre by Billy Bishop. I hope you have your surgery scheduled or completed already and your recovery is coming along well! Let me know if you have any questions.

You're very welcome! Sounds like your recovery is coming along nicely!

Ah sounds like your recovery is going smoothly! Yeah the stiffness in the mornings is real and it tends to loosen up as you warm up your leg throughout the day. Take your time and keep up your exercises and you'll be playing basketball again in no time.

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You're welcome and I hope your recovery is going well. I removed most of my heel lifts around Month 3 I believe? But I'd follow the protocol by your doctor on when to remove your heel raisers. I was removing them once per week I believe after my wound healed.

You're very welcome! I hope your recovery is coming along well. Be patient with yourself and feel reassured that with time, this will all be a memory in the past.

I had PT for the first few months but then afterwards I just did the exercises on my own at home since I knew what to do from doing PT throughout my first surgery.

I hope your recovery is coming along well! Let me know if you have any questions.

You're welcome and I hope your surgery and recovery is coming along well! Let me know if you have any questions as you go through your recovery.

Yeah exactly the same feeling, was very weird to look back and see nothing there yet I noticeably felt like something hit my leg.

Haha, yeah achilles injuries is one of the worst but I hope your recovery is coming along well!

You're welcome! Hm.. my dorsiflexion was a gradual process and continued all the way through to Month 8-9. I found that the flexibility is unlocked as you recover and gain strength through the entire chain from your foot, to ankle and up. It'll come gradually as you heal and strengthen.

Thank you! I hope your recovery is going well and let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for the kind words, I hope your recovery is coming along well and let me know if you have any questions!

I’m 4 weeks post op tomorrow. Hope it’s going well for you. I’m starting to walk around without the crutches around the house.

@@stevedeibler2181 i just made 4 weeks post op a couple days ago. doing pretty good. I was in a boot and walking around with some weight on it 11 days after my surgery. i’m not really using the crutches anymore just bc they’re so annoying to deal with. i use my knee scooter a good bit though. I started taking collagen pills and bpc 157 this past week

Hope your surgery went well and your recovery is going smoothly!

Yeah you're right, I think I had it under just for around the house so it didn't overheat my foot so much.

Oh my, your third surgery? I hope your recovery is coming along well. I've done two already and cant imagine having to do another one.

You're welcome and I hope your recovery is coming along well.

@@ChiChen3 Recovery is going well. Started some agility work in rehab this week. Did a nice 3.5 mile hike Monday and have been able to get back on the bicycle too. I’ve seen a lot of improvement the last 4 weeks! Thanks

@@stevedeibler2181 Oh it definitely sounds like your recovery is going great! I'm confident this will all be a distant memory for you in no time. I barely ever think about or remember that I've torn both achilles at this point, even when I'm playing sports.

I'd follow your doctors protocol but feel free to watch these videos to see my healing journey and process and let me know if you have any specific questions I can help with.

Sorry for the late reply, it's okay to take your time and let pain be your guide. You're probably past this stage now but let me know if you have any other questions and I'll try to reply much faster this time.

Ah yeah the first couple of months is the hardest as you have to deal with the pain of the wound from surgery. I hope the worst is behind you now and you can slowly focus on stretching and strengthening.

You're very welcome!

Yeah it was definitely a mental battle the second time around but making this video series helped as I found a bit of purpose to my suffering.

Hey man, I hope your recovery is coming along well. Yeah my first surgery on my left leg looks much worse as they did the old surgical method.

You're very welcome Antonio!

You're very welcome and I hope your surgery and recovery is coming along nicely. Let me know if you have any questions.

No unfortunately I don't have any experience with that.

Hey man, thanks for sharing and I definitely know the feeling you're describing. The explosiveness will take a bit more time before it comes back. Your game will have to evolve a bit to rely less on explosive speed and more from taking the right angles and using your body. Look at how slow Luka is but he manages to cross and drive on people all the time. Now this doesn't mean you won't get your explosive D.Rose playstyle back again, but that usually comes back around 1.5 year mark and by 2 year mark you'll feel like your back 100%. This is assuming you keep up with your stretching and strengthening exercises.

It may be illegal to do that. But I’d do it too if I didn’t have a manual.😊

@stevedeibler2181 it is not illegal indy state ... check your states laws

@@916vkidd it is in Pennsylvania.

I never tried to drive with my left foot, I think it's definitely doable and just a little learning curve but this tear happened during COVID lockdowns so I had nowhere to go anyways.