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Early functional rehabilitation protocol for Achilles tendon rupture improved patient satisfaction, compared with standard immobilisation regimens, with reductions in minor complications and no difference in re-rupture rates. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited. Multi-plane proprioceptive exercises single-leg stance. Everything went well, had the staples removed yesterday. Conclusion: independently). Initiate balance exercises (double leg wide base narrow . endobj official website and that any information you provide is encrypted ACHILLES RUPTURE: OPERATIVE PROTOCOL In this surgery, the torn ends of the tendon are sewn together with strong suture. An objective assessment of surgical and non-surgical treatment. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Goals: Protection of repair and achieve active dorsiflexion (DF) to neutral. CAMBOOT with no heel lift or VACOPED at (0) with flat sole. II. Dynamic neuromuscular control with multi-plane activities, without pain or swelling. Functional movements (squats, step backs, lunges). postop. Brumann M, Baumbach SF, Mutschler W, Polzer H. Injury. It is recommended that clinicians collaborate Active ROM between 15 degrees of dorsiflexion and 50 degrees of plantarflexion. Slowly wean from boot. Pull your toes upwards to stretch the Achilles tendon. endobj %PDF-1.5 % Achilles Tendon rupture: Post Surgery actions and recovery protocols and concerns. close menu 1 0 obj Non-Operative Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture Post-Operative Protocol Accelerated Rehabilitation Program: Weeks 1-2: Short leg fiberglass cast with ankle in plantarflexion of ~20 degrees Non-weight bearing with crutches for ambulation assistance Weeks 2-6: Transition to CAM walking boot with 6 heel lifts en Change Language. Four trials compared early ankle mobilization to immobilization. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. ^C< ^/PgN`r3~LV*m{ (3Nl(+J?~I This site needs JavaScript to work properly. <> An Achilles tendon repair surgery is a scheduled outpatient procedure done in an operating room located in a hospital or surgery center. Our rehab protocols outline timing, precautions and progression criteria for returning to activity. Wr5)Z nK!e*~[~[)$WoU]sMHUoUbmJ9yOJ}` PMC Consequently, the aim of our study was to systematically search the evidence available and define a precise rehabilitation programme after operative repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture based on the trials with the highest level of evidence. Active stretching. Would you like email updates of new search results? A prospective randomized study. Bibliographic details: Brumann M, Baumbach SF, Mutschler W, Polzer H. Accelerated rehabilitation following Achilles tendon repair after acute rupture development of an evidence-based treatment protocol. government site. Procedure: Conservative Management of Tendo-Achilles Rupture - Accelerated 8-week protocol Indications for Procedure: Tendo-Achilles Rupture Expected Length of Stay: n/a Surgeons: All orthopaedic trauma surgeons Scope of Practice These guidelines are designed to guide physiotherapists when treating patients following conservative management . Application of Doctor-Nurse-Patient Co-Decision-Making Nursing Intervention Based on Evidence-Based Problems in the Rehabilitation of Acute Ankle Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. In addition, surgical repair involves, but is not limited to, an increased risk of infection, adhesions and disturbed skin sensibility with a pooled relative risk of 10.6 (95% CI; 4.8;23.3) as . -, Injury. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Metz R, Kerkhoffs GM, Verleisdonk EJ, van der Heijden GJ. The Accelerated Rehabilitation Program lasts for 12 weeks and is supervised by your Physiotherapist. 2019 Feb;12(1):16-24. doi: 10.1177/1938640017751185. +2 b6b ] ]-oF%@ZUiV'US7\4yk@RAQA$EB-;D2yR"H#YH ~Z/K>S'E_ R>-C^^[i. Accelerated rehab protocol without surgery. Morimoto S, Iseki T, Nakayama H, Shimomura K, Nishikawa T, Nakamura N, Tachibana T. Regen Ther. Good control and no pain with sport/work-specific movements, including the impact. After the second postoperative week controlled ankle mobilization by free plantar flexion and limited dorsiflexion at 0 should be applied. It helps you walk, run, and jump. Surgery is only the beginning of a long rehabilitation period. Rehabilitation phases after an Achilles tendon rupture The rehabilitation can be divided into four phases (1): The decision when a patient should proceed from one phase to the next is proposed to be based on both the recovery of the patient and the time since the injury. This site needs JavaScript to work properly. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. We mostly see ruptures of the Achilles tendon in high-impact sports predominantly in the male athlete. : MOFL?Wo(H&dxl. Therefore, the rehabilitation protocol is an integral aspect to restore the pre-injury activity level. 2022 Oct 26;7(10):680-691. doi: 10.1530/EOR-22-0072. Jogging, increase exercise intensity, Sports specific drills, Full active ankle range of movement with dorsiflexion as tolerated, Progress muscle strengthening from open chain to closed chain during this period, Single leg stance, eyes closed, wobble board/ BOSU, Double heel raise progress to single heel raise, Dorsiflexion equal to contralateral side, no need to push to extreme, Hopping, Mini hurdle jumps, Straight line running, Introduce cutting/side to side/ carioca/ figure of 8 runs, Normal activity, explosive actions and return to sport. and transmitted securely. After nonoperative treatment with an accelerated rehabilitation program, the patient still experienced significant strength and functional deficits. leg jumps, skipping). ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE ACCELERATED REHAB PROTOCOL - Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine. Begin gait and ankle proprioception retraining. To correct these problems, a physical therapist may show you exercises or use hands-on techniques to ease the tension. 2017 Mar;137(3):333-340. doi: 10.1007/s00402-017-2627-9. This combination was most beneficial. Strengthening (can be performed 2014 Nov;45(11):1782-90 Acute Achilles tendon rupture: minimally invasive surgery versus non operative treatment, with immediate full weight bearing. 5 0 obj <> % eCollection 2022. PMC Injury2014;45(11):1782-1790. Accelerated rehabilitation; Achilles tendon rupture; Minimal invasive repair. r Brumann, M., Baumbach, S. F., Mutschler, W., & Polzer, H. Accelerated rehabilitation following Achilles tendon repair after acute rupture-Development of an evidence-based treatment protocol. PoT"u+: OJSM 2016 2. xwn $8sxkL=. *MoaoLzhN:fOad)t-h96.&JxEys4JUy-nEu  Hi folks, I am in week three post full Achilles rupture repair surgery. Physiotherapy Tailored and monitored by physio, Achilles Tendon Rupture Non-operative treatment rehabilitation guidelines, Achilles Tendon Rupture Operative treatment rehabilitation guidelines, Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehabilitation Videos, Big Toe (Hallux) 1st MTP Joint Fusion Surgery, General Information about Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, General Information Injuries and Fractures, National Guidance Documents for Foot Surgery, Rest, recovery and mobilise non-weight bearing safely on crutches, Plaster cast/Rigid boot with foot pointing downwards 20 (with 3 wedges inside - 22/16/10, more if needed), Can carefully shower with waterproof cover over plaster cast/boot, Confidently weight bearing as pain allows using the crutches, Begin early, supervised, gentle ankle plantarflexion exercises, Maintain core, upper limb, hip, and knee strength, Rigid walking boot with foot pointing downwards with wedges inside boot, Can shower out of boot as long as very careful not to stand/stumble on foot, otherwise leave boot on with waterproof covering, Can weight-bear with crutches as discomfort allows in boot, Maintain spinal/hip/knee/toe range of movement, Can remove boot for exercises to gently actively plantarflex foot from position in boot to full range plantarflexion, Can dorsiflex back to position in the boot but not beyond, Progress to fully weight bearing but maintain use of crutches for balance if needed, Active ankle movement through available range of plantarflexion from position foot held in boot, Regain full inversion and eversion in available plantarflexion range, Aim for ankle plantigrade/foot flat by6-8 weeks in boot, Rigid walking boot with wedges being removed weekly to plantigrade position, Can remove one wedge per week until foot flat in the boot, Can perform active resisted plantarflexion, eversion and inversion with theraband, Can actively dorsiflex foot ONLY to position allowed by wedges in boot, No knee hyperextension to compensate for lack of ankle dorsiflexion, Aim to remove boot by weaning out by 12 weeks, Increase ankle and lower limb muscle strength, Boot with ankle plantigrade/ foot flat on the ground, Shower carefully so as not to stumble/forcefully dorsiflex ankle. Low velocity and partial ROM for functional movements (squat, step back, lunges). It happens most frequently while playing sports. Patients showed significantly higher satisfaction, less use of rehabilitation resources, earlier return to pre-injury activities and further demonstrated significantly increased calf muscle strength, reduced atrophy and tendon elongation. ACHILLES-TENDON-RUPTURE-ACCELERATED-REHAB-PROTOCOL.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Brumann M, Baumbach SF, Mutschler W, Polzer H. Accelerated rehabilitation following Achilles tendon repair after acute rupture-development of an evidence-based treatment protocol. endstream endobj 180 0 obj <>/Metadata 7 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 177 0 R/StructTreeRoot 11 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 181 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 182 0 obj <>stream This was the standard procedure (long back of the leg incision vs newer technique with a shorter cut and a heel incision). The best approach varies for each individual. An Achilles tendon rupture surgery reconnects the ends of the torn tendon. The only randomized controlled trial performed the most accelerated protocol demonstrating a superior functional outcome and fewer complications after immediate full weight bearing combined with free ankle mobilization. Jnsdttir US, Brorsson A, Nilsson Helander K, Tranberg R, Larson MEH. Achilles Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocol Phase I (surgery to 2 weeks after): Splint/Boot: Locked 20-30 degree plantarflexion for two weeks Weight-bearing: Touchdown weight-bearing (TDWB) with crutches Cardiovascular: Upper body circuit training Patient Precautions: Keep elevated. and transmitted securely. 2003 Jun;54(6):1171-80; discussion 1180-1. doi: 10.1097/01.TA.0000047945.20863.A2. Very gently at first and gradually build up . endstream endobj startxref 2021 May 28;18:112-116. doi: 10.1016/j.reth.2021.05.002. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Avoid overstressing the repair (avoid large movements up and down, forceful PF while in a dorsiflexed position, aggressive passive ROM, and impact activities). 3 0 obj <>/F 4/A<>/StructParent 0>> The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The tendons twist from proximal to distal as they insert into the calcaneous, creating a shearing force. CAMBOOT with 10mm heel lift or VACOPED at (1) with flat sole for 4th week Static balance exercises (begin in two-foot stance, then two-foot stance on balance board and gradually progress to single-leg stance). -, Am J Sports Med. training. Sports massage techniques and ultrasound can aid torn Achilles rehabilitation by helping to realign the new fibres in line with the tendon. Moderate load close/open chain calf strengthening to MeSH 2 0 obj q{b7\68wbZaX?MN3 ,iFaI!_>bT=BL~>k9Z'V>Y'Zo5M:Bt>Oby^|pRh/0UhclP"t~** 0! Carefully monitor the tendon and incisions for mobility and signs of scar tissue formation. It is rare to have this procedure immediately after going to the emergency room for an injury. National Library of Medicine 2021 Apr 7;9:654084. doi: 10.3389/fcell.2021.654084. ACCELERATED ACHILLES PROTOCOL Time Frame Activity . <> The injury is often accompanied by an audible and palpable pop with limited ability to push off of the injured limb. endobj Accessibility A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments of Acute Achilles endobj Rehabilitation following operative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerg Med Int. Seven studies were included. All trials found mobilization to be superior as it shortens time to return to work and sports significantly. cJ%]lKSfd9\{5D y} Ua~0i}::1Qq){)+"0xpOp bd%\`3 G{$u~` mlEt$/yf;'ds;Z1y4@$ Xr Stretching for patient-specific muscle imbalances. hb```>VNAd`0p`8pLYY[R'}500Tttt40( C1C(?4 endobj 1990 Mar;18(2):188-95. Detailed Description: Active ankle eversion/inversion. Consequently, the aim of our study was to systematically search the evidence available and define a precise rehabilitation programme after operative repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture based on the trials with the highest level of evidence. 2014 2. Hydrotherapy . **No hopping, 1 0 obj The aim of this study was to define the most effective and safe post-operative rehabilitation protocol following minimal invasive repair. 24 staples. s% i5iYd}mYSz;0Wj|*:2aO5ZmJeNWhqLx* EUgm"5l94`0;C1B]@-yH?0{2ER'fL-j6U,@tyS]?sZn|(E31-*=} The Achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the human body and is formed by the tendons of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles which both insert at the calcaneus. Physical therapy appointments are once a week. The Achilles tendon, which is about 12-15 cm long and comprises both the gastrocnemius and the soleus tendons, is the thickest, strongest and largest tendon in the human body. Foot Ankle Spec. MeSH Good control and no pain with functional movements, including step-up/down, squats and lunges. One randomized controlled trail, one prospective comparative and five prospective non-comparative studies were identified. Return to the original sport at only 3 months after an Achilles tendon rupture by a combination of intra-tissue injection of freeze-dried platelet-derived factor concentrate and excessively early rehabilitation after operative treatment in a male basketball player: A case report. Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. All trials found mobilization to be superior as it shortens time to return to work and sports significantly. 1 This is called "eccentric loading." If you have Achilles tendonitis, walking and running can be painful. -, Unfallchirurg. Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (UK), York (UK). Objectives To (1) describe which resistance exercises are used in the first 8 weeks of treatment for acute Achilles tendon rupture and (2) assess the completeness of reporting of the exercise descriptions. The Achilles tendon is a strong, fibrous cord in the lower leg. `p19~%t?JGw]Sv+[ ]RDir)A) '$M*0 eC5 7<81$^;c! An official website of the United States government. Frontal and transverse plane agility drills (progress from low velocity to high, then gradually add in sagittal plane drills). Squat and lunge to 70 degrees knee flexion without weight shift. endobj Keep incision/splint clean and dry. Low level calf plyometric exercises (fast CRs, tip toe endobj For best outcomes, the Achilles tendon repair is typically performed within 2 weeks of the injury and recovery is expected to take between 6 to 9 months. Epub 2018 Jan 8. Achilles tendon repair is performed after injury occurs to the Achilles tendon. Normalize gait on all surfaces without boot or heel lift. Post-op weeks 3-4: boot at 10 degrees, sleep in boot, TTWB with crutches. Several common injuries can make your Achilles tendon painful or prevent it from working well. necessary. Higher level proprioception Y!_x"o7/_"H4IE(:}/1 Development of an accelerated functional rehabilitation protocol following minimal invasive Achilles tendon repair. The .gov means its official. Close suggestions Search Search. Wilkins R, Bisson Lj. Rehabilitation following operative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (open!andclosed!kinetic!chainas!well!as!functional activities)-!start!withTheraband!tubingexercises! Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair Rehab The Achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the human body and is formed by the tendons of the soleus and gastrocnemius muscles which both insert at the calcaneus. Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE): Quality-assessed Reviews [Internet]. IRh3J@+ZR*RNE+Ni$Gg3) x):+!#$SEL*u:Jd4r Operative versus Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Multicenter Randomized Trial Using Accelerated Functional Rehabilitation Kevin Willits, Annunziato Amendola, Dianne Bryant, Nicholas G. Mohtadi, J. Robert Giffin, Peter Fowler, Crystal O. Kean and Alexandra . A potentially more accelerated rehabilitation and return to activity; Tendon healing with optimal end to end re-attachment, hence restoring Calf muscle-Achilles anatomy with minimal scar tissue bridging. We performed a systematic literature search in Medline, Embase and Cochrane library. 4 0 obj Introduction. A re-rupture rate between one in 30 and One in 20. 4th week. Zhang Z, Li Y, Zhang T, Shi M, Song X, Yang S, Liu H, Zhang M, Cui Q, Li Z. The acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is a protracted injury. Gentle calf stretching with a towel (not body weight). 204 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5F38DF44F3FF7641895593BD7106A5BB>]/Index[179 50]/Info 178 0 R/Length 115/Prev 119698/Root 180 0 R/Size 229/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Disclaimer. Despite several trials available comparing different treatment regimes, there is still no consensus regarding the optimal protocol. . 2,3 Controversy still surrounds what the optimal treatment for achilles tendon ruptures is. Single leg stance with good control for 10 seconds. FOIA Surgical repair after acute Achilles tendon rupture leads to lower re-rupture rates than non-surgical treatment. Massen FK, Shoap S, Vosseller JT, Fan W, Usseglio J, Boecker W, Baumbach SF, Polzer H. EFORT Open Rev. An insight is given into the mechanism of injuries of an ATR, related principles of rehabilitation, and RTP to give an insight into the course of recovery after ATRs. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 594.96 842.04] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The .gov means its official. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies It attaches your two calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus) and helps you go up onto tiptoes. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! stream Bookshelf Careers. ?h{vV4ECHD+A?E_Q-9U1DJY;p9 I* XX%|EjbwJH(g0Nf5.I ;v$c7H(d a_2d6QN&m Lightsey HM, Noback PC, Caldwell JE, Trofa DP, Greisberg JK, Vosseller JT. We identified twelve randomized controlled trials comparing different treatment regimes after operative repair of the Achilles tendon. Begin physio guided active range of motion ankle exercises from week 3-4. Introduction Optimal postoperative rehabilitation regimen for acute Achilles tendon rupture (AATR) remains unclear. government site. Independent gait. [PubMed: 25059505]. bearing transitioning towards full weightbearing. This was the standard procedure (long back of the leg incision vs newer technique with a shorter cut and a heel incision). We identified twelve randomized controlled trials comparing different treatment regimes after operative repair of the Achilles tendon. Achilles Tendon Rupture - Non-operative treatment rehabilitation guidelines 0-2 WEEKS REST (PHASE 1) Goals Rest, recovery and mobilise non-weight bearing safely on crutches Immobilisation Plaster cast/Rigid boot with foot pointing downwards 20 (with 3 wedges inside - 22/16/10, more if needed) Sport/work-specific balance and proprioceptive drills. Continue resisted inversion and eversion through range, Double leg stance out of boot; single leg stand in boot progressing to out of boot as balance improves. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 2021 Jun;24(6):536-543. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2020.12.005. Braunstein M, Baumbach SF, Boecker W, Carmont MR, Polzer H. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. % official website and that any information you provide is encrypted Continue active resisted theraband exercises; plantarflex through full range, dorsiflexion to a natural plantigrade position, push no further. In conclusion, the rehabilitation protocol after Achilles tendon repair should allow immediate full weight bearing. Front Cell Dev Biol. Moderate load plyometrics at Open navigation menu. <>>> #-K@E56sw wno6@gpMR NBg)A)K)m"zE>N_of J1&c. 2018 Mar;26(3):846-853. doi: 10.1007/s00167-015-3795-1. The exercises stretch your Achilles tendon in ways that help it handle forces and stress better. This protocol was updated and reviewed by Dr. Devries and Dr. Scharer of BayCare Foot & Ankle Center and by Jessica Sigl, DPT on . Achilles tendon rupture; Ankle mobilization; Evidence-based; Functional treatment; Immobilization; Rehabilitation; Surgical repair; Treatment protocol; Weight bearing. We performed a systematic literature search in Medline, Embase and Cochrane library. 3 0 obj Effect of Transdermal Fentanyl Patch Combined with Enhanced Recovery after Surgery on the Curative Effect and Analgesic Effect of Liver Cancer. CAMBOOT with 30mm heel lift or VACOPED (3) plus wedge sole for 2nd week. Treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture in Scandinavia does not adhere to evidence-based guidelines: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of 138 departments . Movement control exercises beginning with low velocity, single plane activities and progressing to higher velocity, multi-plane activities. Diagnosis can be made clinically with weakness of plantarflexion with a positive Thompson's test. Post-op weeks 4-6: If the pt can reach neutral PF/DF comfortably, then neutral boot with small heel lifts, sleep in boot, WBAT (based on pain, swelling and wound) with crutches and boot, active DF to neutral. Therefore, the rehabilitation protocol is an integral aspect to restore the pre-injury activity level. 2018. /n%^xij_2]!J] n >!UGld National Library of Medicine Methods: 2017 Mar;137(3):333-340. doi: 10.1007/s00402-017-2627-9. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Light concentric and eccentric calf raises with heel lift and progression to resisted ankle Kangas J, Pajala A, Siira P, Hmlinen M, Leppilahti J. J Trauma. FOIA It arises near the middle of the calf and rotates approximately 90 degrees laterally during its course to insert on the posterior aspect of the calcaneal tuberosity [ 1, 2 ]. No wound complications. Cardiovascular: stationary bike, StairMaster, swimming. Open chain strength exercises for quads, hamstrings, glutes hip flexors. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 5 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> Passive dorsiflexion both with knee in extension and flexed to 35 - 400 until gentle stretch on achilles. As a result, an effective rehabilitation protocol for Achilles tendon rupture appears to be more important than the surgical treatment method itself. Squat to 30 degrees knee flexion without weight shift. Various treatment methods are used for acute and chronic rupture. A prospective randomized study." Ankle strengthening concentric and eccentric gastroc strengthening. Five trials compared full to non weight bearing, all applying immobilization in equinus. With!weighted!resisted . The guiding principle for this rehabilitation protocol is early ankle motion, since it is believed to be the main reason why surgically treated Achilles tendon ruptures show a lesser rate of recurrence than those treated conservatively with a period of immobilization. 0 Avoid forceful active and passive range of motion of the Achilles for 10 - 12 weeks. ':IU""e"E/JT?|OW:_Yn]n7buq}].moS_7xbU]}\o/|`ND^QTK/EnTYJ=U6~U1 Pain-free isometric ankle inversion, eversion, DF and submaximal PF. %PDF-1.5 high load ankle, knee, hip %PDF-1.5 Design of a randomized controlled trial. Operative versus nonoperative treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a multicenter randomized trial using accelerated functional rehabilitation. It's important to get the right diagnosis so you can get the right treatment. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. nb^t~luNS zRBR}mHbKz!MKCZ?/ibO'"qwDG&lQz=>4 QG`7]qvZ;{t;-rq@ .iij1QB\:Lw;hxAMOPNw(v9`K-{ig@@HymirxF> Surgery is only the beginning of a long rehabilitation period. It is important to evaluate whether early functional weight-bearing . hYmo6+DU f[j;;4vv+yw=lrD Bookshelf The Alfredson Protocol is an exercise program for people with Achilles tendonitis ( tendinopathy ). kicking small. ,8vue6Tq]6u06glk+zBE)wY4DNmJM4Y >I>UB5|g`dd?#ap_N#r*cCQm5&tcH_~vw~DXOI)J,!u A rupture of the Achilles Tendon (ATR) is a common pathology being the most commonly ruptured tendon in the human body. [1] [2] Achilles tendinopathy has a detrimental effect on physical and mental well-being [3] [4]. Epub 2015 Sep 26. jumping, running. The acute rupture of the Achilles tendon is a protracted injury. Tripping, falling or twisting your ankle can also cause an Achilles tear. Place heel raises (1-2cm) in shoes to take some of the pressure off the Achilles tendon. Immediate full weight bearing led to significant higher patient satisfaction, earlier ambulation and return to pre-injury activity.