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What is the rehab following achilles tendon repair usually involve?
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Strength and ROM: Typically after an Achilles repair rehab involves strengthening the muscles of the lower leg/ankle, while increase rom (range of motion) and flexibility. It is an area that must be rehabbed carefuly, as reinjuring the tendon is possible and certainly not ideal.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Tendon repair : Initial rehab starts with getting range of motion back than progress to strengthening and balance of your leg. Typically it takes about three months.
Answered 4/24/2015
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