How soon can you get off the ground after surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon?

After surgery for Achilles tendon rupture of the foot, rehabilitation training will start after 4~6 weeks after surgery, and you can walk normally about half a year after surgery, and one year after surgery you can return to normal. 1. The Achilles tendon is a relatively thick tendon and needs a long time to recover after the surgery. Generally, rehabilitation training will start 4~6 weeks after the surgery under the doctor’s guidance. Generally speaking, 4~6 weeks after the surgery of Achilles tendon rupture, you can go down to the ground with the help of crutches, and carry out functional exercises under the guidance of professional doctors. 2. Three months after the operation, you can gradually increase the degree of weight-bearing, and need to walk on crutches. About six months after the operation, you can try to walk without crutches, but pay attention to control the amount of exercise, should not walk or exercise for a long time. 3. One year after the operation, you should avoid playing soccer, basketball and other strenuous exercise, and do not carry out heavy labor, one year after the operation, basically can return to normal, you can carry out sports and physical labor. The speed of recovery after Achilles tendon rupture surgery varies from person to person. During the recovery process, you should go to the hospital regularly for follow-up, and choose the right time to start walking on the ground under the doctor’s advice.