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Achilles tendon Rupture, Functional Rehabilitation, tourniquet-assisted blood flow restriction, strengthening protocol, ankle pain, ankle support
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Functional Rehabilitation And Strength Training-Focused Interventions For An Achilles Tendon Rupture And Repair: A Case Report, Anna Murphy
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Background and Purpose. Current literature identifies a lack of consensus regarding specific rehabilitation protocols following acute Achilles tendon ruptures. This case report highlights the rehabilitation of a patient following an Achilles rupture and surgical repair, who underwent a physical therapy treatment program, focusing on interventions to increase function, strength, and return to activity.
Description. The patient is a 64-year-old male, evaluated in the clinic four weeks following a status-post left Achilles tendon repair surgery, and presented with left ankle pain, decreased left ankle range of motion and decreased left ankle strength. The treatments and interventions used for this …