Thanks for your posts, I ruptured mine on May 10th ,Surgery on the 20th. it has been a long road to recovery. I asked my PT about the 1 leg heel lift a few months ago and he told me some people are never able to do a heel raise. I found they got easier when I would walk backwards then try to do the heel lift. I have been rowing and riding my mountain bike and that helps with my range of motion and strength ...Good Luck to all of you going through this.
It’s a relief to hear that I’m not the only one struggling with heel lifts. I’ve been watching some videos and see people further along on their progress than me in terms of heel lifts. I’m 8 months out and have been so frustrated with my inability to do them. I’ve been hiking and doing strength training exercises. Maybe it’s time for me to incorporate some cycling as well to help with range of motion. How is your scar tissue looking? Mine was originally flat but about 3 months in, I developed a keloid scar on the area. I’m looking for methods to get rid of it. I’ve been using scar cream everyday but it doesn’t seem to help.
Thanks so much for the update!👍. This is such a challenging injury. Many different experiences from different people. I’m presently ten weeks post surgery, and very grateful to be where I’m at at this stage. I’m walking and hiking pretty far everyday. About where you are at as far as heel lifts, but I am very early in my journey I know. I’m just impatient I guess! It’s just frustrating not being able to do something that would normally be so easy. Anyway, like you, hoping with time and more work I’ll get there. Thanks again for your posts! Your dog is a cutie!😊
@@TheArtisticGardener777 Wow!! I’m so impressed, good for you! You’re healing at such a fast pace! Are you experiencing any stiffness in your Achilles? I think that’s what bothers me the most. I feel it when I begin to walk after getting up from sitting/lying down
You're doing good, it takes time. I'd try to do twice in a week sessions of PT if possibile. It could help to execute the most struggling exercises in a pool where you have water higher of the belly's level. Starting to manage newer exercises in the water build more confidence and a easier progression. For example you could try your exercises in the water and then gradually weighting (belt on waist or a backpack with 2, 5, 10 kilos for example) to reach the effort you do out of water. In a pool with water just under your chest you're raising less than 50% of your body weight. You may use a Step too for other exercises. I am at month 4 and fighting besides you. Going forward in godd and bad days, strongly but gently. Consider Kinesio tape sometimes, obviously under pt's supervision. Best rehab and conditioning for you, have a great day!!!
@@sunshinegirlvlogthanks so much! I do feel a tightness or awkwardness in the Achilles when I do heel raises. When I wake up, I’m pretty good, but I do do some mobility exercises before I get out of bed. Moving foot forward/back, side to side, rotating right/left all while holding the shin with my right hand and holding the Achilles tendon between my left thumb and forefinger massaging it. I’ve tried not to actively stretch dorsiflexion up to this point, but hiking has given me fairly good ROM there, just concerned about healing long. But it’s still tight, so I think it’s good. I just need the tendon to build strength just like you. All the best to you!!🙏
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Thanks for your posts, I ruptured mine on May 10th ,Surgery on the 20th. it has been a long road to recovery. I asked my PT about the 1 leg heel lift a few months ago and he told me some people are never able to do a heel raise. I found they got easier when I would walk backwards then try to do the heel lift. I have been rowing and riding my mountain bike and that helps with my range of motion and strength ...Good Luck to all of you going through this.
It’s a relief to hear that I’m not the only one struggling with heel lifts. I’ve been watching some videos and see people further along on their progress than me in terms of heel lifts. I’m 8 months out and have been so frustrated with my inability to do them. I’ve been hiking and doing strength training exercises. Maybe it’s time for me to incorporate some cycling as well to help with range of motion.
How is your scar tissue looking? Mine was originally flat but about 3 months in, I developed a keloid scar on the area. I’m looking for methods to get rid of it. I’ve been using scar cream everyday but it doesn’t seem to help.
I am fortunate that I have a Great team working with me, that definitely makes a difference.
Thanks so much for the update!👍. This is such a challenging injury. Many different experiences from different people. I’m presently ten weeks post surgery, and very grateful to be where I’m at at this stage. I’m walking and hiking pretty far everyday. About where you are at as far as heel lifts, but I am very early in my journey I know. I’m just impatient I guess! It’s just frustrating not being able to do something that would normally be so easy. Anyway, like you, hoping with time and more work I’ll get there. Thanks again for your posts! Your dog is a cutie!😊
@@TheArtisticGardener777 Wow!! I’m so impressed, good for you! You’re healing at such a fast pace! Are you experiencing any stiffness in your Achilles? I think that’s what bothers me the most. I feel it when I begin to walk after getting up from sitting/lying down
You're doing good, it takes time.
I'd try to do twice in a week sessions of PT if possibile.
It could help to execute the most struggling exercises in a pool where you have water higher of the belly's level.
Starting to manage newer exercises in the water build more confidence and a easier progression.
For example you could try your exercises in the water and then gradually weighting (belt on waist or a backpack with 2, 5, 10 kilos for example) to reach the effort you do out of water.
In a pool with water just under your chest you're raising less than 50% of your body weight.
You may use a Step too for other exercises.
I am at month 4 and fighting besides you. Going forward in godd and bad days, strongly but gently.
Consider Kinesio tape sometimes, obviously under pt's supervision.
Best rehab and conditioning for you, have a great day!!!
@@sunshinegirlvlogthanks so much! I do feel a tightness or awkwardness in the Achilles when I do heel raises. When I wake up, I’m pretty good, but I do do some mobility exercises before I get out of bed. Moving foot forward/back, side to side, rotating right/left all while holding the shin with my right hand and holding the Achilles tendon between my left thumb and forefinger massaging it. I’ve tried not to actively stretch dorsiflexion up to this point, but hiking has given me fairly good ROM there, just concerned about healing long. But it’s still tight, so I think it’s good. I just need the tendon to build strength just like you. All the best to you!!🙏
Happy you're doing well.
@@wadehamlinThank you! 😊