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Achilles tendon rupture, i am 8 months since surgery and i cannot do a single leg calf raise. when i try this knee bent i get about 3 cm then it gets stuck and i can't push any higher, but straight leg with no weight bearing i can get full range. ?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Takes a long time: Regaining range of motion after this will take a long time. Continue to push it with your current exercises and consider passive stretching with therabands

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Achilles tendon rupture, i am 8 months since surgery and i cannot do a single leg calf raise. when i try this knee bent i get about 3 cm then it gets stuck and i can't push any higher, but straight leg with no weight bearing i can get full range. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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