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How can sports massage benefit the rehab of an achilles tendon rupture?
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Consult w/ortho surg: After the tendon rupture has been repaired , the massage and physical therapy will benefit the function and the gait.
Answered 9/30/2015
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Once: It is repaired massage can help with muscle spasm, pain but don't get too aggressive.
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