Week 14: OFF the Boot (FWB) - Back to Shoes

Week 14 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 103 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 138 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 103: Doctor gave approval to get off the boot and walk with regular shoes. Rehabilitation continues for 10 more weeks. Status will be monitored until return to normal physical activity.

Timeline:

3 months and 12 days: 103 days (from day of surgery)

4 months and 19 days: 138 days (from day of Injury)

Week 13: Pilates Rehabilitation Session

Week 13 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 127 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 92 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 77: 1215pm

Pilates Rehabilitation Session (1st)

Doctor endorsed Pilates rehabilitation program.

Compilation of Pilates Exercises 

Week 12: Walking Up the Stairs WITHOUT Boot

Week 12 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 89 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 124 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 124: Doctor allowed walking up the stairs with no boot.

Week 12: Walking WITHOUT Crutches and Cane (Outside)

Week 12 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 85 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 120 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 120: Walked without the aid of crutches outside. Walker boot still has to be worn. 

Cane or Trekking Pole now optional but recommended to use when walking on uneven terrain.

Week 12: Leg & Foot Condition

Week 12 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 85 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 120 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 85: Stitches & Macerated Skin

Week 11: Therapy - Completed

Week 11 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 83 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 118 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 83: 1034am

12th Session (of 12) of Therapy

Next: Pilates Rehabilitation

Information: Achilles Rupture Recovery Update (NFL Jaelan Phillips)

Jaelan Phillips (NFL Linebacker) Achilles Recovery Update

• Day of Injury: November 25, 2023
• Day of Surgery: November 29, 2023
• Walked without a boot for the first time since surgery: February 8, 2024 (Week 10 on the 72nd day)

Blogger Achilles Recovery Update

• Day of Injury: October 14, 2023
• Day of Surgery: November 18, 2023
• Walked without a boot for the first time since surgery: January 23, 2024 (Week 09 on the 68th day)

Patient Protocol: 

Respect the process. Respect the timeline. Follow your doctor.

Related Post: What an Achilles Rupture Looks Like

Week 11: A Shot for Hope

Week 11 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 78 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 113 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 78: 833am

First Shot in 3 months and 22 days from day injury (Oct 14, 2023)

Love to our cancer warriors, survivors and lost loved ones.

Week 10: Therapy - Compilation Video of Rehabilitation Exercises

Week 10 (Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 112 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 77 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 77: 832am

11th Session (of 12) of Therapy

Compilation of Rehabilitation Exercises 

Week 10: Driving Allowed (NO Restrictions)

Week 10(Post-Surgery week tracker)

Day 77 (Post-Surgery tracker)

Day 112 (Day of Injury day tracker)

Day 77: Driving allowed by doctor with no restrictions.

Related Post: When Can I Drive Again?