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Achilles Tendon Rupture
Presented by: Jasmine Smiley
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Do daily Achilles stretches
pre-activity warm up
Work back up gradually to full participation.
Post Rehab Prevention
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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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