there is a rehab protocol that can avoidsurgery. This protocol involves the patient flexing their foot down to help bring the pieces of the tendon close together during scarring, creating the same effect asurgical procedurewould have.
Methods: A total of 19 patients undergoing acute Achilles tendon rupture repair were randomized into 2 groups (12 control, 7 BFR). Patients underwent 15 weeks (wks) of postoperative rehabilitation (2/wk) and performed the same standardized protocol. The BFR group performed select exercises under ...
the Achilles tendon is susceptible to acute rupture, especially in middle-aged athletes, with an incidence ranging from 23 to 47 per 100,000 person-years for males and 8 to 12 per 100,000 person-years for females. Acute Achilles tendon ruptures...
Magnetic resonance imaging scans: To detect tendon ruptures or tissue degeneration Ultrasound: To check for tendon damage or inflammation As a home remedy, you may be advised to use the RICE protocol, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression (with bandage), and Elevation and is usually effective...
2019 — Added section, “Surgical repair of tendon rupture,” and some more specific information about early mobilizations. 2019 — Science update: added some fresh evidence about the efficacy of standard rehab methods (not bad, not great either). 2019 — Added section about eccentric exercise....
Rupture of the Achilles tendon often leads to long-term morbidity, particularly calf weakness associated with tendon elongation. Operative repair of Achilles tendon ruptures leads to reduced tendon elongation. Tendon lengthening is a key problem in the restoration of function following Achilles tendon ru...