Following a tendon lenthening op to prevent toe walking in child with hemiplegia how long is rehab ? she is walking but slow but can't run,

4-8 weeks, 12 most: A repair is a repair, you cut and spice and heal. That is only part of the overall process. Therapy is mandatory to rehab the muscles and strengthen the repair. 1. Heat stretch and massage 2. Myofascial release with spray and stretch, acupuncture and trigger point needling. 3. Add in magnesium to allow the muscles to be more supple and soft.

These types of : Questions should always be directed to the surgeon who performed the surgery. Different surgeons have different post op protocols. Listening to others opinoins could jeopardize the outcome of the patient as we are not privy to the specifics of the surgery or the exact clinical presentation.

Many Months: Every one heals and recovers differently. Your rehab specialist can give you a more accurate answer.

Achilles lengthening: 4-6 weeks of active physical therapy followed by daily home exercises.