Achilles Tendon Rupture | Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Experience the proper way to rehabilitate your Achilles tendon at Edge PRO.
Our professional physical therapists and staff will make sure your treatments and plan of care are in line with your goals.
We make sure to follow post-Achilles tendon surgery protocol and provide the right hands-on manual therapy and exercise selection to speed up your recovery process. Our therapists also keep you informed on your rehabilitation progress and educate you on keeping up with the progress at home.
What is an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
The Achilles Tendon is the longest and strongest tendon in the entire body – it attaches to the calf and is responsible for much of the lower body’s power needed to propel you forward during both normal everyday activities and during sport.
Did I tear my achilles tendon?
Commonly a quick sudden movement involving an overstretching of the heel or gas pedal motion (plantarflexion) will cause an abrupt rupture of the achilles tendon. At the moment of impat, there will be a sharp pain that feels as if a shotgun erupted. You will be unable to push your foot down, often at the time of rupture there will be a loud cracking or pop sound.
Treatments for Achilles Tendon Rupture
The following are common treatments for improving your condition. We highly recommend speaking to our team to discuss all treatment matters.
- Stretching lower body muscles
- Progressing lifting arch of the foot
- Strengthening lower leg muscles (calves, ankle muscles, etc.)
- Utilizing BFR Therapy to stimulate calf growth.
- Reducing tendon inflammation and pain using Class 4 Laser Therapy.
- Correcting your walking using AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill.
- Ice therapy for pain and inflammation relief
- Heat therapy for stiffness and soreness relief
Physical Therapy and Acupuncture for Achilles Tendon Rupture
Our professional physical therapists and staff will make sure your treatments and plan of care are in line with your goals.
We make sure to follow post-Achilles tendon surgery protocol and provide the right hands-on manual therapy and exercise selection to speed up your recovery process. Our therapists also keep you informed on your rehabilitation progress and educate you on keeping up with the progress at home.
If you are suffering from symptoms from your achilles tendon rupture, come to Edge HQ to get it diagnosed and treated by our podiatrist and physical therapy team. Our podiatrist provides a proper analysis of your condition and supplies you with specialized orthotics to ease daily life and activity. Schedule your consultation today!
Our team of physical therapists and staff coordinate their efforts to maximize pain relief and activity restoration through the utilization of tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, and implementation of foot strengthening exercises. Our team also educates you on keeping up your progress at home, as well as informs you on when to use certain modalities when not in the clinic.
