achilles tendon repair

Question 1

discuss immob and early ROM

Answer 1

AROM in sagittal place c orthosis: 1-2 wks

AROM in AP: 4-6 wks

DF beyond 10° c brace and inv/eve s brace: 6-8 wks

Question 2

WB considerations

Answer 2

WBAT c AD and orthosis: 1-2 wks

FWB c orthosis: 3-6 wks

FWB s orthosis and c shoe lift: 6-8 wks

Question 3

max prot

Answer 3

4-6 wks

mod, ROM
- delay PF for 2 wks

muscle sets

amb c AD and immob

UE ergometer

Question 4

mod prot

Answer 4

12 wks

balance ex c orthosis

gr 3 PJM and GPS

light PRE - OKC - CKC
- delay heel raises p 12 wks

normal gait pattern

low impact CV ex

Question 5

min prot

Answer 5

5-6 mo.

balance ex c orthosis

stretching until full ROM

eccentric - gastrocsoleus

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