Week 17-20 Achilles Recovery

Week 17-20 update I go over my progression from using a high lift in my shoes to slowly getting back to wearing regular tennis shoes. I also discuss some fears I have with getting back and the importance of listening to your body. Remember, it's a journey and a process! 0:33 - Week 13 - Partial re-rupture -0:51 - 2nd opinion and possible PRP injection 1:15 - Not a good time for PRP injection because of the required recovery time 2:00 - still deciding about PRP 2:20 - non-surgical side achilles tendinopathy 3:00 - just started wearing real shoes - transition from a heel to a flat shoe 3:45 - important to consider shoes 4:30 - consider things that might contribute to other compensations 4:45 - no jumping, taking it easy 4:55 - consistent barbell calf raises 5:10 - 3 way calf raises 5:25 - standing soleus calf raises 5:40 - eccentric single leg calf raises 6:00 - plan on shifting from double leg strengthening to single leg 6:31 - PT - still doing a lot of BFR and external focus of control 7:00 - plan to hike in July at Zion National Park 7:30 - hiking more and walking more with my dog to prepare 7:50 - 10,000 steps a day which can be difficult! 8:10 - fatigue or achy when switching shoes 8:40 - good to listen to your body on the bad days 9:15 - really good PT days and really bad PT days 10:15 - releve walks forward and backwards 10:28 - jumping pull ups 10:45 - remember to work both sides of your body! 11:30 - plans going forward 12:10 - goals to getting back to jumping movements and exercises 13:00 - feeling good 20 weeks post-op 13:33 - using foam pad to help 13:50 - Just listening to your body is important! 14:30 - would love to help others going through this Please remember we all heal at our own pace. Always consult your doctors/surgeons before weight bearing or changing your movement patterns as you progress through recovery Amazon List https://www.amazon.com/shop/thephysiofix The Physio Fix Instagram   / thephysiofix   Ultra_Performance_PT (Dr. Meghan) Instagram   / ultra_performance_pt   RehabExplained (Dr. Nate) Instagram   / rehabexplained   In-Person Appointments at The Physio Fix: http://provider.kareo.com/stacie-barber Video Appointments with The Physio Fix: https://calendly.com/thephysiofix/30min OPT Slant Board: https://www.optp.com/Slant?cat_id=22 Legion Supplements 20% off Code: ThePhysioFix https://bit.ly/3kLNViN Blood Flow Restriction Cuffs 30%off Code: PHYSIOFIX https://hpluscuff.com Splint: https://amzn.to/34OgVko Birkenstocks: https://amzn.to/3rAV7S4 Squid Compression System: https://squidcompression.com/pages/sq... Vivobarefoot: https://www.vivobarefoot.com use code THEPHYSIOFIX for 10% off Recover Fun Air Cup https://recoverfun.com/products/recov... Cupping System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KJC2F4?...