Achilles Tendon Repair

SAM Health · Quinn Garner PT DPT SCS; Jason Lin MD

Weight-Bearing

NWB 0-2 wks; boot NWB 2-4 wks, WBAT 4-6 wks; wean boot ~wk 8; running 20+ wks

Key Restrictions

DF to 0 deg only initially; no aggressive DF stretch; no impact until 16 wks criteria met; ATRA monitored

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-2 wks): NWB splint, AROM; Phase 2 (2-6 wks): boot, WBAT, bike wk 4; Phase 3 (6-12 wks): initial strength, progressive ROM; Phase 4 (12-16 wks): advanced strength; Phase 5 (16-24 wks): elastic energy, jogging criteria; Phase 6 (24+ wks): RTS; 6-9 months recovery, 9-12 months for sport

Surgeon / Author

Quinn Garner PT DPT SCS; Jason Lin MD

Published

2024-07