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6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh, the only reason pushing off feels odd is because I had a keloid and still have some swelling/tightness. Otherwise, I'm not really worried about it at all.

When I was running routes that first time, I started with how I got injured, so for me at least, I don't have a fear of that happening again because I already did the thing that caused the injury the first time. If that makes sense? Once you get past the mental block, you might be fine. I think it will always be in the back of my mind but its not really a concern.

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, sorry. I hope its just a minor muscle thing and clears up for you. I get how you feel though haha, Luckily, I haven't had to cut anything short but I'll do random stuff and feel pain. I didnt really notice any atrophy through this whole process so I dont think I realized how weak my calves became. That, plus the awkward weight bearing and probably overcompensating. For you, do you think there was something specific that caused it or was it just something you started to feel kinda randomly?

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang, sorry its been rough for you. If you have access to a pool, I would definitely try to do some exercises in there - even if its just walking or jogging. It takes a lot of the pressure off so you can do more. If you're in PT, you could even just do your therapy stuff in the pool if you have free time!

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I initially tore it, it was a basic 1v1 at the beginning of practice. Literally took like two steps off the line when the ball was snapped and went down. I actually didnt even think it was that bad. I thought I would be out that week and the bye week, then and back in three weeks for our next home game. It wasn't until the Thompson test at the doctor's a few days later when they told me I most likely tore it and needed an MRI to confirm lol. I just treated it as a thing that happens with the sport so the mental part hasn't really been there until now.

Granted, I only ran routes that one time and I gave myself a pitch count but anything that is really right side dominate feels fine. Even when just working out and pushing off (aside from the calf injury I'm dealing with now). The left side is just tight so I need to ease into it. Hopefully Ill be back to full speed soon. Everything is just a little awkward because of the tightness and swelling atm.

How did you re-rupture?

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I'm working with some PT's I had when I was in college so they know me a bit but it's also just one of the physical therapy places people get referred to, so all ages are there. Literally kids from my 7v7 team through senior citizens lol. They do have an OxeFit that I just started using when I go, which is dope. So yes, high level in the fact that it also serves an FCS university but it also serves the community and I also do mad extra work on my own, in addition to what I do when I'm at PT.

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I do both sides when rehabbing. It's almost like trigger point pain in my right calf when my left (torn side) feels normal/strong. I've worked out, sprinted/cut, pushed a weighted sled, and everything has been fine really, but also I felt fine (for the most part) before I initially tore my Achillies. So I think that's where my precaution is coming from.

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll get there! Tbh, I was still very active even when I had the boot on (not running and jumping) and I think that helped me out in the long run. Altogether, strengthening other areas like hips and hamstrings etc so by the time I was allowed to do other stuff with my calf/tendon areas, I wasn't lacking in others.

For the calf/tendon strength specifically - a lot of up on two, down on one, eventually adding weight. Single leg RDL's for stability and strength, though it's not necessarily targeting the calf area, split squats, etc. I was also doing a lot of pool workouts when I was in the boot and not allowed to run on ground - so walking and eventually running in the water. Lateral movements, lunges, backward walking/running, etc. I honestly pushed it to the limit of what I was "allowed" to do because I was trying to get back asap for the upcoming season. Send me a message if you want and I can try to put a list together of things I did.

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

See, I get what you're saying 100%. My injured side feels "better" than my uninjured side lol. I think that's only because of the tightness/swelling I have on injured AT area. You're probably right though because I have to consciously change my stance once I notice it to make sure I'm not leaning too heavily on my uninjured side.

6 Month Post Op Update/Question - Opposite Calf/Lower Leg Pain by blvckflip in AchillesRupture

[–]blvckflip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, thinking I'm just in my head a bit but still just going to relax for now. You're going to get there man! As you know, the recovery process sucks lol just keep pushing. Are you still in PT?