{"id":930,"date":"2023-05-08T05:11:45","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T05:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthguideline.net\/?p=930"},"modified":"2023-05-08T05:11:46","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T05:11:46","slug":"achilles-tendon-rupture-recovery-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthguideline.net\/2023\/05\/achilles-tendon-rupture-recovery-time.html","title":{"rendered":"Achilles Tendon Rupture: Recovery Time, Surgery & Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Achilles tendon is one of the longest tendons in our body. It\u2019s the elastic band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone, and you use it for each step you are taking. Whenever you walk, run, jump, dance, or do something that needs the use of your legs, you\u2019re engaging your Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is often injured. Achilles tendon rupture happens once it stretches the tendon beyond its capacity. Forceful jumping or pivoting, or unexpected running accelerations, will injure the tendon and cause a tear and result from falling or tripping. Ruptured Achilles tendon treatment depends on how severe your injury is (partial rupture of Achilles tendon or full rupture of Achilles tendon). Ruptured Achilles tendon recovery time depends on your injury severity, rehab program, and how well your tendon heals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your doctor or physical therapist can offer you an idea of when you will return to your activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Achilles Tendon Anatomy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Achilles tendon is a robust band of fibrous tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus). The Achilles tendon is additionally known as the calcaneal tendon. The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles unite (calf muscles) into one tissue band, which turns into the Achilles tendon at the low end of the calf. The Achilles tendon then enters the heel bone. Small sacs of fluid known as bursae cushion the Achilles tendon at the heel.<\/p>\n\n\n