Achilles Tendon Rupture

Presented by: Jasmine Smiley

a large tendon at the back of the ankle

is an extension of the gastrocnemius and soleus and attaches to the calcaneus

is very important to activities such as walking, running and jumping.

is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body.

Achilles Tendon

Tibiotalar Joint, which is found in the ankle. is a Synovial Joint plays a role in the following movement’s

plantar flexion, dorsiflexion. is between the Tibia and the talus of the foot

Joint

The rupture can be caused by overuse, misalignment, improper footwear, medication side effects.

occurs when the tendon is stretched over its capacity

Common activities such as starting a foot race, jumping.

Any time the tendon is being over stretched http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOemKqIzEE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLT5-Wnu594

How the injury occurs

A sudden and severe pain maybe felt at the back of the ankle or calf.

The sound of a loud pop or snap. A depression maybe felt and seen in the

tendon initial pain, swelling and stiffness Thompson test http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmDi08rlR3I

Symptoms

rupture is the most severe but there can be partial tears There are other injuries to the Achilles

tendon like Achilles tendonitis which is less severe than a rupture.

Classifications

There are two treatments Surgery- which requires opening the skin and

physically sewing the two ends of the tendon back together. This treatment has a lower chance of re-rupture. Surgery is most common for fixing a fully ruptured Achilles tendon.

Non-surgical treatment involves wearing a cast, this treatment has a higher chance of re-rupture

Treatment

After treatment, whether surgical or nonsurgical, you'll go through a rehabilitation program

physical therapy exercises to strengthen your leg muscles and Achilles tendon

Most people return to their former level of activity within four to six months.

Rehabilitation

Do daily Achilles stretches

pre-activity warm up

Work back up gradually to full participation.

Post Rehab Prevention

http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/719-SMA-InjuryBrochure-Achilles_web.pdf

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_rupture/article_em.htm

http://www.achillestendon.com/

Bibliography

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