Question 1

should i stop lifting weights due to achillies tendon pain or just quitting running on the treadmill is enough?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are performing squats then yes you should stop because this would cause stress to the achilles tendon. Other weight training such as leg lifts should be fine

Question 2

i've reputed my achillies tendon  could i have nonsugrey.  how long will it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Conservative : Treatment may be tried but usually this is with the foot in a cast or walking boot.

Question 3

i pulled my achillies tendon. can i ever run again?

Accepted Answer

A careful yes: You can run again if you get proper medical attention. Your foot & ankle specialist will evaluate your injury and temporarily put you in a cast or a splint. Then order imaging studies (MRI) before discussing surgical repair if this is the case. To reattach an avulsed achilles tendon, the surgeon uses soft tissue anchors to the heel bone, w/c  would allow return to full activities upon healing.

Question 4

how bad does it hurt if you rupture your achillies tendon?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Most don't complain if alot of pain.

Question 5

i have two tears in my achillies tendon what is the best thing to do? i have ra

Accepted Answer

Two choices: It depends on your overall status as well as the type of tear. The choices include surgery or no surgery.

Question 6

how long does the achillies tendon take to attach enough to be outta risk of tearing it from surgery.

Accepted Answer

A good repair: Will b ready for sports after u follow the surgeon's plan in about 6 months. 6-8 wks 2 heal well and then a long rehab 2 gain motion, then strength of the muscles along with a slow introduction of walking, straight line running, then cutting,  ; then jumping. I usually found this takes 6-8 months. Don't push it. Rehab of a re do takes longer ; does not do as well. Take care!

Question 7

is an achillies tendon just as strong after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Achilles Tendon Surg: It can be. Too many factors involved, but the goal in rehab is 110% strength. The opposite side is what it is compared to and functionally accomplishing various tasks one more difficult than the previous. Dr rich blake.

Question 8

what antibiotic causes a tear in the achillies tendon?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Levaquin (levofloxacin): There have been reports of a very small percentage of people taking Levaquin (levofloxacin) who have developed tendonitis and Achilles tendon tears or rupture.

Question 9

how long till i can jog/run after achillies tendon lenghtening surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ask your surgeon: It is very important to ask your surgeon this question. Using your leg/ankle too soon after surgery could disrupt the repair. If you are still preop, take a friend with you to discuss the risk/benefits of your surgery. If you are after surgery, then call your surgeon for a post operative appointment.

Question 10

are the symptoms of achilles tendon injuries bad?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: If you mean that Achilles tendonitis our pump over the Achilles causing pain, our rupture of the Achilles tendon.
All of these problems attribute to symptoms of the heel cord. This tell you have problem should be corrected. Over all the first two of them are not bad but  you have  to take care of it.

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