Rupture of Achilles Tendon

Definition:
A solution of continuity or a tear; a break of the Achilles tendon.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Immediate, severe pain in the calf
  • Tenderness
  • Swelling
  • Stiffness
  • Hearing a snapping or popping noise during the injury
  • Difficulty flexing your foot or pointing your toes
Causes
  • Explosive acceleration (running, jumping)
  • Direct trauma to Achilles tendon
  • Sudden activation of the Achilles after atrophy from prolonged periods of inactivity
  • Antibiotics (ciprofloxacin)
Treatment
  • Period of immobilization
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • Progress to ROM and stretching
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Rupture of Achilles Tendon Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Crutch Walking
  • Straight Leg Raise
  • Quad Sets
  • Clams
  • Big Toe Curls
  • Standing Hip Extension
  • Standing Hip Abduction
  • 100s
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Weight Bearing Restrictions
  • DVT Clot Instructions

Rupture of Achilles Tendon Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Step Downs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Throughs
  • Heel Raises
  • Nose To Wall
  • Single Leg Squat And Touch

Rupture of Achilles Tendon Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Single Leg Balance Mase
  • Heel Offs
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Speed Skaters
  • Backwards Walk
  • Backwards Step Ups