Hi guys,
I was desperately looking for a forum that might be able to help me address my concerns and questions over a recent injury.
I was playing ball hockey a 2 weeks ago, and I went to turn quickly, and felt an awful popping in the back of my leg as though someone had struck me hard. I collapsed to the floor, and was helped back to my feet. The pain was intense when it happened, and I could not bare to take a step on my own.
A friend carried me out to his car, and took me home. I started to ice and elevate right away, and got around on crutches. The next day, the pain had reduced, and I was able to support my weight, but not walk comfortably. For the next 4 days, I took it easy, and it felt as though the range of motion increased and the pain was decreasing.
I went to my doctor, and he sent me for an ultrasound. The radiologist reported back with concerns about my Achilles. I was then sent to an Orthopedic surgeon who felt it was a partial tear, and placed me in a cast.
I have been in the cast for a week, hating every second of it. I am due to be in this cast for 10 weeks (6 weeks with the toes slanted, and 4 weeks flat).
I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to speed up my recovery, and also strengthen myself so this does not happen again.
Thank you all in advance
I was desperately looking for a forum that might be able to help me address my concerns and questions over a recent injury.
I was playing ball hockey a 2 weeks ago, and I went to turn quickly, and felt an awful popping in the back of my leg as though someone had struck me hard. I collapsed to the floor, and was helped back to my feet. The pain was intense when it happened, and I could not bare to take a step on my own.
A friend carried me out to his car, and took me home. I started to ice and elevate right away, and got around on crutches. The next day, the pain had reduced, and I was able to support my weight, but not walk comfortably. For the next 4 days, I took it easy, and it felt as though the range of motion increased and the pain was decreasing.
I went to my doctor, and he sent me for an ultrasound. The radiologist reported back with concerns about my Achilles. I was then sent to an Orthopedic surgeon who felt it was a partial tear, and placed me in a cast.
I have been in the cast for a week, hating every second of it. I am due to be in this cast for 10 weeks (6 weeks with the toes slanted, and 4 weeks flat).
I'm wondering if there is anything I can do to speed up my recovery, and also strengthen myself so this does not happen again.
Thank you all in advance