How to Protect your OTHER Achilles after Rupture

After an Achilles tendon rupture, what happens to your OTHER Achilles? Research suggests the contralateral Achilles may face a substantially higher risk of future rupture—making long-term strength, tendon loading, and recovery on both sides important. In this video, I break down contralateral Achilles rupture risk, why the uninjured tendon may become vulnerable, and practical strategies to help protect it throughout your recovery and beyond. You’ll learn: Contralateral Achilles rupture statistics and what they actually mean Risk factors that may increase stress on the opposite Achilles What we learned from Håkan Alfredson, the doctor whose experience helped shape modern eccentric tendon-loading protocols Why progressive tendon loading matters How to train the gastrocnemius and soleus Why speed, power, and heavier resistance eventually matter How to monitor pain, stiffness, swelling, and cumulative training load Why optimizing recovery of the ruptured Achilles may reduce long-term overcompensation by the other side The goal isn’t to make you afraid of rupturing the other Achilles. It’s to understand the risk and give both tendons the capacity to handle the demands of everyday life, exercise, and sport. For more Achilles rupture recovery education and individualized coaching: AchillesRecoveryLab.com This video is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice from your physician or physical therapist. #AchillesRupture #AchillesRecovery #AchillesTendon #AchillesRehab #PhysicalTherapy #TendonRehab #AchillesTendonRupture #SportsRehab #InjuryPrevention #CalfStrength