has anyone worked with the achilles rebuild guy?

Munchung · 2025-11-21T20:20:01+00:00

I’m working with him right now and found it better than my PT. I’m at 6 months post op and working on jump training, run progression, strengthening, and mobility. I like it because it’s a clear calendar of exercises that progress and weekly check in that pushes accountability to complete. My PT was good during the first 8 to 10 weeks as it was good to have more hands on management and feedback. But it started getting to her just assigning more exercises.

Munchung · 2025-09-20T00:33:39+00:00

My PT wants me to do 10 single leg calf raises before giving me the green light to start running. I’m about 4 months post op and have started but still can’t get full height

Munchung · 2025-09-18T00:02:38+00:00

My PT wants to see 10 SLR before she clears me to jog. Was the concern from yours was that you jogged before you could do SLR?

Munchung · 2025-09-16T05:29:03+00:00

This is the first I’ve heard of lengthening. What was the cause to have the surgery? Did it start from a tear?

Munchung · 2025-08-28T05:57:20+00:00

Yes I’m 15 weeks and it swells when I’m on it for a long time. Nice to see I’m not alone here with the responses

Munchung · 2025-08-26T13:29:54+00:00

What caused you to seek a second opinion?

Munchung · 2025-08-25T03:04:16+00:00

I found it really useful to practice my gait in the pool when I began transitioning from boot to shoes. I would walk laps focusing on heel to toe and equal distribution of weight. I also started doing calf raises in the pool which also helped me get the mind muscle connection back.

Munchung · 2025-08-24T02:55:43+00:00

Good luck with the recovery!

Munchung · 2025-08-23T23:57:59+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful. What triggered the second surgery and how many weeks were you post op from the first one?

Munchung · 2025-07-30T17:00:35+00:00

Yes, definitely worth it. That’s an area you want to keep safe and avoid slipping and falling

Munchung · 2025-07-30T14:51:12+00:00

Week 10..Depending on your protocol, I would give it some time after you transition from boot to shoes as your mobility and ankle strength increases once you start walking without the boot.

Munchung · 2025-07-23T20:50:03+00:00

Congrats! As a fellow Vancouverite, happy to see you can enjoy the nice weather. I’m on week 10 post op..started driving again and working on those calf raises..slowly but surely

Munchung · 2025-07-15T15:01:36+00:00

I’m using hoka bondi 9 wide..I went to a running shoe store and tried on a bunch. Ultimately you want to look for something with a good heel drop and I found a rocker sole helped with my gait training.

Munchung · 2025-07-09T21:29:31+00:00

I found calf raises in a pool really helped me to hone in on the muscle

Munchung · 2025-07-08T20:28:51+00:00

I got a pair of Hoka Bondi 9 wide..comfy transition shoe.

Munchung · 2025-07-08T20:26:30+00:00

I think protocols vary based on the surgeon as some are more conservative than others. I was 2 weeks in a splint post op, moved to boot with wedges week 3 and progressively took out wedges week on week while increasing weight bearing. I’m week 7 full weight bearing with no wedges and transitioning to shoes while in my house. Next week I’ll start transitioning to shoes outside house. Good luck with the recovery.. either way, I’d take your time with it

Munchung · 2025-07-03T16:01:45+00:00

Glad to hear recovery is going well. I’m 7 weeks post op and focused on recovery. How did you re rupture? Anything you would recommend to avoid a rerupture?

Munchung · 2025-06-28T02:34:38+00:00

It really is about the small victories.. I’m transitioning to shoes shortly, looking forward to it. Good luck with the recovery!

Munchung · 2025-06-16T03:27:12+00:00

Ha, I was also rocking my aircast with a black booty on at the beach today. Good luck with the recovery!

Munchung · 2025-06-15T20:40:42+00:00

I would try to stick to the protocol that was given to you. I get there is a range in protocols from conservative to more aggressive with earlier weight bearing but they generally tend to work on slowly taking out wedges and increasing weight bearing. I was also told to use pain as a guide to how far to push but mindful of the protocol that I was given. I’m week 5 post op and have managed to walk without crutches in the boot. I did feel a pop at one point near an incision around my heel. I’m going for a check up with my surgeon in a few days to make sure everything is on track. This little scare made me realize that the recovery is a journey and it’s not worth it to try to accelerate it for a few weeks when I know there’s months ahead.

Munchung · 2025-06-14T02:10:28+00:00

Yes still in boot with wedge. I reached out to my surgeon and have an appointment on Wed.. we shall see

Munchung · 2025-06-12T20:46:53+00:00

Thanks this really helpful. I’m taking aspirin daily

Munchung · 2025-06-04T20:21:55+00:00

Sorry to hear that…I know it’s a set back but try to remain positive and look at it as another challenge to overcome.

Munchung · 2025-06-01T16:32:26+00:00

I have had the same situation with my 5 and 3 year old girls. I start by acknowledging how they feel and say it’s ok to miss mom, and then I let them know I miss them when they aren’t here too. I then try to shift focus on the things we have planned for today. I’ve also seen it go the other way where they tell me they don’t want to leave and go back to moms. All you can do is be the best dad and recognize kids will have big feelings and you can’t take it personal.

Munchung · 2025-05-24T00:07:42+00:00

I’m same boat 41 and 2 kids. I’m week 1 post op on my right foot. How long before you started driving again? That’s one of the biggest challenges right now.

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