Rehabilitation exercises after Achilles tendon surgery include isometric contraction exercises for the muscles of the lower limbs, joint mobilization exercises, and exercises to strengthen the calf muscles.
1. After the anesthesia subsides after the operation, it is feasible to perform toe flexion and extension activities as well as isometric contraction exercises of the leg muscles.
2. Four weeks after the operation, you can gradually perform toe flexion and extension activities, limb elevation exercises, and knee flexion and extension activities.
3. Five or six weeks after the operation, the passive activities of the ankle joint can be gradually transitioned to active activities of the ankle joint, paying attention to the activities of the ankle joint, do not overdo the force. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the muscle strength of the affected limb and toe activities.
4. Seven or eight weeks after the operation, you can remove the plaster cast, practice light weight-bearing activities on the affected side of the limb, gradually increase the amount of activities, and transition to abandon the crutch activities.
Rehabilitation training after Achilles tendon surgery can effectively prevent deep vein thrombosis, joint adhesion and muscle atrophy. It is recommended that patients carry out rehabilitation training under the guidance of a doctor, so as not to bring harm to the organism due to improper self-operation.