It’s a sound no one likes to hear: the dreaded “pop” followed by intense pain, usually in the heel or ankle. It may even feel like you’ve been kicked in the calf. If this is your experience, it’s possible that you’ve severely injured your Achilles tendon. Not sure if you have a ruptured Achilles vs. a torn Achilles? We’ll explore whether or not there’s a difference.
Your tennis game was going well—your serving was at its best, and you were easily returning balls from the baseline. But then you heard a pop, and a searing pain—like you’ve been kicked in the calf—overwhelmed you. This is a situation where you could have sustained an Achilles tendon tear. This injury requires immediate medical attention. We’ll take a closer look at this common, yet painful condition, provide an outline of Achilles tendon tear treatment, and tell you how long it takes to fully recover from an Achilles tendon injury. Achilles Tendon Recovery Process: How to Fully Recover First, we recognize […]