Neutral Bay, Sydney
Achilles Rupture Rehab
Get back on your feet with a structured, progressive Achilles rehabilitation program.
Who This Is For
Achilles Rupture & Tendon Surgery Patients
Whether you've had surgical repair or are managing your Achilles rupture conservatively, getting the rehab right is critical. We work with weekend warriors, runners, and competitive athletes recovering from Achilles injuries.
Why It Matters
Your Calf Will Never Be the Same — Unless You Rehab It Properly
Achilles ruptures cause significant calf muscle loss. Without targeted progressive loading over months, most people are left with a weaker calf on the injured side — affecting running, jumping, and daily function long-term.
What Makes Us Different
Our Rehab Pathway
Regardless of whether an Achilles rupture is treated surgically or conservatively, the initial phase of rehabilitation is typically very similar. Patients are usually placed in a protective boot with heel wedges, allowing the tendon to heal in a shortened position while gradually introducing weight-bearing.
Progression during this stage is guided by the treating specialist, with careful protection of the healing tendon while maintaining general strength and mobility in the rest of the lower limb.
Phase 1 – Protection & Early Loading
Goals: Protect the healing tendon while beginning early movement and controlled loading.
Phase 2 – Strength Restoration
Goals: Restore ankle strength and tendon loading tolerance.
Phase 3 – Strength, Power & Energy Storage
Goals: Restore the tendon's ability to tolerate higher loads.
Phase 4 – Return to Sport
Goals: Restore explosive performance and sport-specific capacity.
Return to Running — Running is typically reintroduced once adequate single-leg heel-raise capacity and calf strength symmetry are achieved. This milestone is often reached around 3–4 months post-injury, although progression is guided by strength, tendon capacity, and functional testing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not strengthening the calf aggressively enough — heavy calf raises are essential
Returning to running before adequate single-leg calf raise capacity
Avoiding plyometric training — your Achilles needs to handle impact
Stopping rehab once walking feels normal instead of rebuilding full athletic capacity
Timeline Expectations
Return to full sport typically takes 9–12 months, although some athletes resume running earlier depending on strength recovery and functional testing.
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