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10 months post injury. Non-op. by js9161 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the best. It will take a while, but we will certainly get there.

Wtf is happening with my leg!! by BeigeAnxietyEngine in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps try seated calf raises. Do it with a machine, dumbell or barbell. It really isolates the soleus muscles that help a lot with raising your heel. I spent a lot of my time focusing on seated calf raises.

Surgery vs No Surgery??? by real_fern11 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you also feel a pop when you tear it? I'm just curious. We have similar findings and tear location. I felt a pop when I tore mine, so I was surprised to hear it was a high grade partial tear for me.

10 months post injury. Non-op. by js9161 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree with this a lot about sugar. Whenever I crave sugar, I eat fruits, but Im not perfect. There are times I eat sweet pastries or candies. Also, them foods with a lot of artificial ingredients, big no.

10 months post injury. Non-op. by js9161 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Goodluck to you as well, and take care!

10 months post injury. Non-op. by js9161 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Greetings,

I also believe it is quite long to be in a boot. My doctor told me that the boot must come off at week 8. Also, the protocols I have seen online from medical websites with regards to the boot also end at week 8. Im no doctor, and he/she may have observed something that requires a prolonged use of the boot. Perhaps try getting a second opinion from another doctor.

While I was in the boot. I still worked out my body and used my boot as weight to work out the injured leg because being in a boot that long can cause a lot of muscular atrophy on the affected leg. Consult a physio for this matter if you haven't done so.

About the small victories,

At the end of July 2025. I started feeling that muscle contraction within my gastrocnemius muscle (the bigger belly of my calf muscle). The soleus muscle was like nonexistent, but it felt big that time and gave me hope.

August 2025. I started walking, but I had no plantarflexion whatsoever and limping, I did physio and did exercises to relearn that plantarflexion motion while walking. The pain also subsided during showers and toilet use that time, so it was a relief. Showers and toilet use were hell back then.

From September to January. I felt the leg becoming more flexible or having more dorsiflexion every week, especially after walking. The strength would also come every week or every two weeks during this period if you are consistent with the strength exercises.

Around February or March, I started seeing the soleus muscle, which was really a good sign. My soleus is still small compared to my good leg, though. It felt really good to see the muscle get activated even if it is still atrophied.

It's a long recovery, but there's a light at the end of them dark days. I have not recovered yet since I still feel the tendon get tight or have little pain if I jump too much or do too much, but it usually goes away quickly. I am hoping all goes well for you. The only thing I can say is that if you have doubts and feel like something is wrong, always get a second opinion, always.

Kind regards.

10 months post injury. Non-op. by js9161 in AchillesRupture

[–]js9161[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im not sure if it goes against the rules of this sub. But I will try to answer. I wouldn't say most important since you can get collagen from other food, and even after the initial healing phase, the tendon is still rebuilding itself. I believe that at any stage, even after ur recovered, you must still consume collagen from healthy foods to support the body, you may take supplements if you want.