The Achilles is the strongest tendon in your body - connecting your calf muscles to the back of the heel bone. When the #Achillestendon ruptures or tears, it can cause sudden, severe pain and make it difficult to even put weight on the injured foot. #AchillesTendonRupture often requires surgical repair and weeks of #physicaltherapy. Full recovery from #achillesinjury can require several months. #Achilles #TendonSurgery #Recovery #Injury #Pain #Athletics #Fitness | Cory Calendine, M.D.

The classic sign of a ruptured Achilles tendon is feeling (and sometimes hearing) a pop or snap at the back of your ankle. People often mistakenly think something has hit them, but they’re actually feeling the tendon snap. Other common symptoms include: - Sharp, sudden pain in the back of the ankle near the heel. - Swelling and bruising in the back of the ankle. - Pain when walking, especially upstairs or uphill. - Tenderness in the spot where the tendon is torn. Having surgery to repair a torn

💥 Achilles pain💥 Here are 3 ways to reduce pain in the Achilles tendon. Massage through the calf. The edge tool can be very helpful in desensitising the tendon. Taping can reduce the stress you feel with running and doing your rehab exercises. If you have questions, post in the comments. Link to book an in person or online physio consultation in our bio. ---------------------------------- #achilles #achillestendon #achillesrehab #run #running #runninginjury #marathon #physiotherapy #physio #ba

🦶 Achilles Tendon Surgery: What You Need to Know 🦶 The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body, but when it tears, it can cause severe pain and loss of mobility. Surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon helps restore strength, flexibility, and function. 💥 Who Needs Surgery? Patients with complete ruptures or active individuals looking for a faster recovery may require surgery to reconnect the tendon. 🩺 What to Expect: • The torn tendon is stitched back together. • Recovery i

First time 🏀 from Achilles Tendon surgery aka Kobe Bryant’s injury | Joel Mabini