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<blockquote data-quote="seattleman1969" data-source="post: 1122086" data-attributes="member: 84285"><p>How long were you in the cast? how much muscle mass have you lost off of your calf?</p><p></p><p>In 2005 I had a full rupture of my right achilles tendon and I still (10 years later) have a 5% mass imbalance between left and right. I was in the cast for 6 weeks and in a walking boot for another month. It took me the better part of a year just to be able to walk normally again (Without a noticeable limp/hitch). </p><p></p><p>Listen to and communicate openly with your PT. Don't try to "man up" and definitely do not overdo it unless you want another injury. I am a former Naval Rescue Swimmer and amateur triathlete and thought I knew better. I tried to do exactly that (take on too much too fast) and ended up blowing the meniscus in my left knee due to the severe imbalance of strength and support. About a year after having my left knee scoped I blew my right meniscus and had to have it scoped. </p><p></p><p>Crossfit is a bad idea right now. You are still in the window of re-injury and adapting to the imbalance and weakness of being immobilized for so long. take it slow be consistent with your PT.</p><p></p><p>As far as the elk hunt goes, find a friend or an outfitter with horses. Be very careful and provide your ankles and knees plenty of support. Be overly conscientious.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and get well!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seattleman1969, post: 1122086, member: 84285"] How long were you in the cast? how much muscle mass have you lost off of your calf? In 2005 I had a full rupture of my right achilles tendon and I still (10 years later) have a 5% mass imbalance between left and right. I was in the cast for 6 weeks and in a walking boot for another month. It took me the better part of a year just to be able to walk normally again (Without a noticeable limp/hitch). Listen to and communicate openly with your PT. Don't try to "man up" and definitely do not overdo it unless you want another injury. I am a former Naval Rescue Swimmer and amateur triathlete and thought I knew better. I tried to do exactly that (take on too much too fast) and ended up blowing the meniscus in my left knee due to the severe imbalance of strength and support. About a year after having my left knee scoped I blew my right meniscus and had to have it scoped. Crossfit is a bad idea right now. You are still in the window of re-injury and adapting to the imbalance and weakness of being immobilized for so long. take it slow be consistent with your PT. As far as the elk hunt goes, find a friend or an outfitter with horses. Be very careful and provide your ankles and knees plenty of support. Be overly conscientious. Good luck and get well! [/QUOTE]
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