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Rehabilitation Guidelines for Achilles Tendon Repair
www.uwhealth.orgRehabilitation Guidelines for Achilles Tendon Repair The Achilles tendon is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. It attaches the calf muscles (soleus and gastrocnemius) to the heel bone (calcaneus). The tendon transmits force from the contracting calf muscles to the calcaneus to cause the foot action of plantar
Protocol: Modified Brostrӧm-Gould Repair for Chronic ...
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Rehabilitation Protocol: Achilles Tendon Repair
www.kevinkaplanmd.comRehabilitation Protocol: Achilles Tendon Repair Name: _____ Date: _____ Diagnosis: _____ Date of Surgery: _____
ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE ANATOMY soleus muscle
www.bostonsportsmedicine.comACHILLES TENDON REPAIR SURGERY REHABILITATION PROTOCOL PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Here are guidelines that will help you in preparing for surgery to repair your Achilles tendon: BEFORE SURGERY: Dr. Gill will see you in the office. The doctor or his associate will do a preoperative history and physical examination and complete the necessary ...
Achilles Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Post-Operative …
www.sanfordhealth.orgAAOS Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon, 18(8), 503-510. Brumann, M., Baumbach, S. F., Mutschler, W., & Polzer, H. (2014). Accelerated rehabilitation following Achilles tendon repair after acute rupture –Development of an evidence-based treatment protocol.
ACHILLES TENDON REPAIR
www.beaconortho.com•Upper body exercises as needed •Ice and elevation as needed. GOAL •Minimize quad atrophy. WEEKS 3 – 4 •Walking boot with decreased heel lift (MD) •Crutches – weight bearing as tolerated (WBAT or per MD) •Continue appropriate previous exercises •Scar massage/mobilization with oil/cream •Weight shifts. GOAL •No adhesions ...