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Achilles tendon

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  • 03-02-2024 8:19am
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    apache
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    A few years ago I tore my Achilles tendon. It did eventually heal but I injured it in the gym which I started going to 4 weeks ago. Prior to that I was doing no exercise. I went from one extreme to the other.

    In pain and limping 4 weeks now. I don't think theres any point in seeing GP as he'll tell me just to rest it.

    I've never had Physio before in my life. Would that be a good option? How much would a session cost?

    I can't think of anything else that would help. Any suggestions?



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    saccades
    Registered Users Posts: 1,254 ✭✭✭saccades


    When I damaged my Achilles I was sent for an MRI to assess the damage. Luckily I didn't need surgery but the physio has been great.

    I'm going to a proper registered one and it's 60 euro a visit. 3 visits in and the exercises are working well.

    Just resting will not fix it (I did that for 2 months and didn't get very far).

    Doctor for assessment (it's had 4 weeks rest) and go from there.



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    cobham
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭cobham


    I had just one session with a physio who showed me the right exercises to do and also did some acupuncture.



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