When can I drive again following an Achilles rupture?
This depends on the type of car you drive, and which foot has been affected.
If your left foot has been injured, and you drive an automatic car, you are in a better position as your right foot will be doing most of the work. We recommend you wait until around 2-3 weeks post injury. If you have injured your right foot and you drive an automatic, you will need to wait around 8-10 weeks.
If your left foot has been injured and you drive a manual car, you need this to control the clutch and won’t be able to drive for around 8-10 weeks. Additionally, if your right side is injured, you need to be able to do an emergency stop, so it will likely be longer than ten weeks.
It is important to check with your consultant, physiotherapist and/or car insurance company.
Source: Complete Physio: Our Top 5 Tips
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