PHYSIOTHERAPY IN POST-OPERATIVE ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE achilles tendon is an injury that affects the back part of the ankle due to which you might find lifting your foot difficult. The common presentation is pop sound during the injruy followed by sharp pain in the back of the leg. A complete rupture requires surgical repair with approximately 10-15 days of complete bed rest followed by non weight bearing state which may lead to muscle wasting , weakness and formation of adhesions and contractures. During this period , there are many things that one can do to help maintain the overall health of the body and ankle. General active movements and stretching of the unaffected areas helps is maintaing the flexibility and reduce the generalised body pain and stiffness which could be the result of immobile state post operatively. Vigrous toe movements of the affected leg helps maintaining good blood flow and increase the healing . To get maximum benefit and avoid any complications see your physio now