Ruptured Achilles Tendon

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shazza283

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Has anyone had this injury? If so how long 'til you could ride, how long 'til you could handle your horse off the ground? Are there things you can't do any more? Did you get back to how you were before the injury?

Any tips for rehab? Dos and don't dos!!

Any advice / experiences? Would be most grateful - doctor is giving me very little info as to when and how much etc etc - I am also in the most unfortunate position of having snapped both of mine -
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Arghh .... never satisfied unless I'm different!!
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I'm nearly 3 months on and just about to be released from the casts, depending on how things look in a week or so.

Thank you - anyone who can help xx
 
Have you been given a referral to a physio? I would think you will need to do lots of gentle stretching etc to build up your achilles again properly. Sorry I can't be more help but personally would be looking for a good sports physio and consider doing some swimming to help loosen up and stretch your achilles without any extra pressure on it.
 
I have a friend who did both her tendons too. She was in a wheelchair due to the two casts and pretty much off her feet for 10 weeks. She then had to learn to walk again.

Anyhow this was three years ago, she doesn't ride, but I just went on holiday with her and she has just learned to ski!

She was having some pain after the first day and was a little worried, but it was all fine.

Good luck for the future.

Jo
 
Hi!...I ruptured my left one, was very stupid & didnt go to physio-it ended up in a very bad way where the 'film' that covers the actual tendon (which moves seperatly from the tendon) began to knit to the tendon, i then eventually ripped it one day and it was excruciating to say the least! then spent months in physio - which really is a pain in the a**!

It really is worth while investing in a pair of proper 'walking' shoes which have support for your heel-if you keep it slightly raised it heals much better and is much less painfull.

Walking down stairs its also very painfull so if you walk down sideways, keeping you feet flat it also helps-tho you do look rather strange! lmao

I found it very painfull to walk but you can ride if you really want to-i rode without stirrups so as not to put any pressure or weight in heels, it works quite well put you need to be careful dismounting (preferably have a very handsome boy standing waiting to catch you)
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hope this waffle helps! lol x
 
I've done the right one, been on the horse 3 months after, riding wasn't a problem, but walking was... Kept limping for about 8 months. Learned to dismount onto one foot and needed a bit of help with getting on as no bounce in right leg.
It was about 10 years ago and I haven't suffered any long term damage - apparently this is lucky.
I was recommended walking in decent walking boots trough snow - I know it is not much help in this country though.
 
Thank you all - good advice - no waffle- all useful.

Glad to hear there's life after 2 ATR'S !!! Not planning on skiing tho'
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Like the sound of the good looking bloke!!!
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My brother has managed to snap his tendon three times over the last few years on both legs but on 3 seperate occasions .Twice playing cricket when he said it was like a rifle shot going off and once just after doing his physio exercises - he was watching England play in the final of the Rugby World Cup and did a small jump for joy when they nearly scored a try - cue snapped tendon! The first time he did it it was quite a simple process of repair but the last time was quite serious as the ends of the tendon were quite frayed and the surgeons left it some time before they operated so the tendon had contracted. He was non weight bearing for a considerable time - about 4 months off work - but partly aggravated because an infection set in under the plaster. He then went onto crutches. He saw a physio on a regular basis who gave him exercises to do. I do remember he had slightly conflicting advice as to how soon he should put the leg under strain. The last time it took about seven months to get back to something approaching normal. I seem to remember that they told him one of the worst things he could do was jump from a height onto the leg so beware of dismounting. He limped for a long time and had heel lifts in his shoes which were gradually reduced. He also wore shock absorbing shoes for some time. He wasn't allowed to lift or carry boxes at work for a considerable time. His was a difficult case. He is the senior side of 40 and wanted to play cricket again - which he did manage to do. He also has a chronic ankle injury which could have contributed to his achilles injuries. The after effects he has is some numbness and wastage of his calf muscles.
 
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