Question 1

how can sports massage benefit the rehab of an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Consult w/ortho surg: After the tendon rupture has been repaired , the massage and physical therapy will benefit the function and the gait.

Question 2

is it possible to do sport after achilles tendon rupture ?

Accepted Answer

Yes but....: Achilles tendon ruptures take time to recover from. How much and what you can do depends on the result after surgery (if you have it) &/or how you've healed over time. Pt is absolutely necessary. Check with your ortho md for guidance and timing of activities. Slow and steady wins this race.

Question 3

achilles tendon rupture is usually from which sports or which motions of the legs?

Accepted Answer

All sports: Any thing that causes sudden forced plantarflexion (foot going downward)  or forced dorsiflexion (foot going upwards) could cause achilles tendon rupture. However, if you want to test if you have a rupture or not, try to stand on you tip toes and/or feel the path of you tendon to see if there are any gaps. If so then you have a ruptured tendon.

Question 4

is there an app you can purchase that will lead you through rehab of an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

No!: For this type of injury, I'd highly recommend seeking professional help in terms of rehab.

Question 5

what are the names of the different rehab protocols for an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

No name : Ice, crutches, elastic bandage, elevation, anti inflammatory MEDS, heel lift

Exercise, physical therapy

You need guidance see your physician

Question 6

where can i find a list of doctors/physical therapists that do functional rehabilitation for achilles tendon ruptures?

Accepted Answer

Majority: Almost all certified physical therapists would do functional rehab for Achilles' tendon ruptures.  It is a fairly common injury and therapy is used in most cases.  Not really a specialized area at all.

Question 7

can i wear high heels after an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are talking about after it has healed then yes.

Question 8

would it be possible to wear high heels after an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Not only possible,: But probably easier.  The achilles tendon will often shorten with injury.  This will make it easier to wear heels, but you should still really work on stretching it out to it's normal length.

Question 9

what is the best shoe after achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

A properly fitting : And supportive one.

Question 10

what physical therapy is used for an achilles tendon rupture?

Accepted Answer

Modalities, exercise: First the treatment for the above injury is not
physical therapy.
If it is a partial achilles tear one might need
immobilization to allow healing.
If the tear is completer, it will likely require
a surgical repair followed by cast immobilization.
After the injury has healed whether partial
or complete, physical therapy with modalities, 
stretching and strengthening used to return
to nl.

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