R Lower Leg, Achilles Tendonitis
2012-04-08 – 2013-07-26
Grade: 4
Full Achilles rupture - out of season.
one full rupture at bottom of heal and a half rupture at tendon muscle junction
W1: crutches, no weight bearing, cast
W2: crutches, no weight bearing, cast
W3: crutches, no weight bearing, bionic boot and foot wedge
W4: crutches, weight bearing, bionic boot and foot wedge
W5: walking, full weight bearing, bionic boot, and foot wedge
W6: walking, full weight bearing, bionic boot
W7: walking/biking, full weight bearing, bionic boot
W8: walking/biking, full weight bearing, bionic boot
w9: walking/biking, full weight bearing, bionic boot
month5: started running... ever so slightly, bike a lot.
month6: started running a little more, orienteering and biking. Actively avoiding changes in direction.
Okay, calling it "recovered" .... but with the rupture it will never be "normal" again... i have no strong pain,... so i will just work with what i have from now on.