I ruptured my tendon nearly 2 weeks ago and had surgery 11 days ago. My pain level is minimal, and I am getting used to walking around on crutches. I think the hardest part of the process is being patient with your current level of activity. Typically people who have this injury live active and independent lives, so it is challenging to go from playing sports to hobbling around on crutches for physical activity.
I recommend carrying a small bag to hold books, magazines and your computer so that you can change your scenery independently. I have also started doing some crunches to keep my abdominal muscles in shape. I also try to walk short distances on my crutches for cardio; apparently walking on crutches for an hour can burn nearly 350 calories. I have yet to walk a full hour and at this stage in my recovery, I need to keep my foot elevated as much as possible.
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