"End of Days" is the thirteenth episode and the first series finale of the British science fictiontelevision seriesTorchwood. It originally aired on BBC Three on 1 January 2007, alongside the previous episode, "Captain Jack Harkness". The episode was written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Ashley Way. The episode follows "Captain Jack Harkness", where the team open the rift to rescue Jack (John Barrowman) and Tosh (Naoko Mori) from 1941, only to find the rift has opened, causing the past and future of time to bleed through. The episode received three 2008 BAFTA Cymru award nominations, though none of them was won.
Plot
Synopsis
During Gwen's (Eve Myles) morning off with her boyfriend Rhys (Kai Owen), they both see news reports of UFO sightings over the Taj Mahal, and an armed clash between CO19 officers and English civil war era soldiers. When she returns to the Hub, the team learns that they are caused by unstable rift activity after it was opened to rescue Tosh and Jack. Torchwood has its hands full; Tosh and Owen (Burn Gorman) investigate cases of the Black Death in a local hospital, where Tosh sees a glimpse of her mother, while Jack and Gwen are alerted by PC Andy to a Roman soldier in a police custody. In that time, Gwen sees a glimpse of Bilis Manger (Murray Melvin). Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd) sees Lisa (Caroline Chikezie), who tries to convince him to open the rift. During a heated argument, Jack fires Owen. While at a bar, Owen sees Diane (Louise Delamere), who tries to convince him to open the rift.
The end time (also called end times, end of time, end of days, last days, final days, or eschaton) is a future time-period described variously in the eschatologies of several world religions (both Abrahamic and non-Abrahamic), where world events achieve a final climax.
Achilles’ most notable feat during the Trojan War was the slaying of the Trojan hero Hector outside the gates of Troy. Although the death of Achilles is not presented in the Iliad, other sources concur that he was killed near the end of the Trojan War by Paris, who shot him in the heel with an arrow. Later legends (beginning with a poem by Statius in the 1st century AD) state that Achilles was invulnerable in all of his body except for his heel. Because of his death from a small wound in the heel, the term Achilles' heel has come to mean a person's point of weakness.
Etymology
Achilles' name can be analyzed as a combination of ἄχος (akhos) "grief" and λαός (laos) "a people, tribe, nation." In other words, Achilles is an embodiment of the grief of the people, grief being a theme raised numerous times in the Iliad (frequently by Achilles). Achilles' role as the hero of grief forms an ironic juxtaposition with the conventional view of Achilles as the hero of κλέος kleos ("glory", usually glory in war).
The Achilles company built scooters and mopeds in West Germany between 1953 and 1957. The moped was powered by a 48cc engine, while the scooters were powered by 98cc and 123cc Sachs engines. When the factory closed down, the British Norman Cycles firm purchased the production equipment to manufacture their own moped.
References
↑ Erwin Tragatsch; Ash, Kevin. The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, Quantum Publishing, London, 2000 ISBN 1-86160-342-8
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Achilles Tendon rupture ,tear, tendonitis - Everything You Need To Know - Dr. Nabil Ebraheim
Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video discribing the Achilles Tendon rupture, the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, the thompson test, and treatment options.
Common causes of injury:
•Repetitive or sudden increase of stress on the tendon.
•Increase in exercise intensity.
•Not allowing recovery time between exercises.
•Decreased range of motion-tight calf muscles.
•Bone spur-rubbing against the tendon.
Two most common types of injury
1-Achilles tendonitis
Chronic inflammation due to
•Stresses
•Micro-tears
•Inflammation and scar formation
May lead to:
•Pain in the back of the heel
•Occasional swelling due to thickening of tendon
•Often occurs in runners.
Treatment includes
•Anti-inflammatory
•Physical therapy.
•Massage therapy
•Ice therapy
•Immobilization
•Injectio...
published: 09 Sep 2010
Return to sports after Achilles tendon rupture
One of the most common questions that patients ask after a sports or exercise injury is whether they can return to that activity after the injury or surgery. In fact, it is largely why sports medicine exists as a field in the first place. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I answer that question and address the challenges of returning to sports after a particularly difficult ankle injury – Achilles tendon ruptures.
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I want to help you! Please take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury! Click here!
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published: 11 Apr 2016
Alter Bridge - Cry of Achilles (Official Video)
Directed by SiLee Films
An unimaginable menace threatens the peace and security of a mythical kingdom. Who or what can protect them?
Taking inspiration from the Greek legend of Achilles and set against a mythical backdrop, we set out to make a film that would hopefully match the epic themes presented in the song.
http://genero.tv/watch-video/38299#
published: 10 Jul 2014
Achilles Tendon Rupture Stretches & Exercises - Ask Doctor Jo
With an Achilles Tendon Rupture, you might end up needing surgery, but these stretches and exercises should help you before and afterwards. The stronger and more flexible you can be before a surgery, the better your recovery will be after. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: http://www.askdoctorjo.com/achilles-tendon-rupture
The first stretch will be a calf stretch. Start off with your legs out in front of you. You can bend up the leg you aren’t using towards you in a comfortable position. Keep the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Take a stretch strap, dog leash, belt, or towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot. Relax your foot, and pull the strap towards you stretching your calf muscle. You should feel the stretch under your leg. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, a...
published: 08 Jun 2016
When will you feel normal after you tear your Achilles tendon?
One of the most painful and challenging injuries for an active person from their thirties to fifties is an Achilles tendon rupture. Most patients end up undergoing surgery, but it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss recovery and return to exercise like jogging after you tear your Achilles tendon.
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Achilles Tendon Repair with Krakow procedure (Dr. Econopouly)
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Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video discribing the Achilles Tendon rupture, the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, the thompson test, and tre...
Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video discribing the Achilles Tendon rupture, the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, the thompson test, and treatment options.
Common causes of injury:
•Repetitive or sudden increase of stress on the tendon.
•Increase in exercise intensity.
•Not allowing recovery time between exercises.
•Decreased range of motion-tight calf muscles.
•Bone spur-rubbing against the tendon.
Two most common types of injury
1-Achilles tendonitis
Chronic inflammation due to
•Stresses
•Micro-tears
•Inflammation and scar formation
May lead to:
•Pain in the back of the heel
•Occasional swelling due to thickening of tendon
•Often occurs in runners.
Treatment includes
•Anti-inflammatory
•Physical therapy.
•Massage therapy
•Ice therapy
•Immobilization
•Injections: prolotherapy, platelets or needling.
2-Achilles tendon rupture
What happens when the tendon ruptures?
•Patient will feel or hear a “pop” when the tendon ruptures.
•Pain is felt in the back of the ankle.
•Foot becomes floppy and weak.
•Patient feels as if being kicked in the back of the ankle where the tendon snapped.
The Thompson test
Thomspon test is a clinical evaluation test used to assess the integrity of the Achilles tendon with the patient lying prone on the examination table; the examiner will squeeze the calf muscles of the affected leg. Slight plantar flexion of the ankle is a normal response to this examination when there is no presence of a rupture. However, if the Achilles tendon is ruptured, there is no plantar flexion or movement of the ankle and responds to squeezing of the calf muscle.
Surgery is done by exposing the torn tendon through an incision in the skin .the ends of the tendons are cleaned and approximated. Once the tendon has been cleaned, repair of the ruptured tendon can be done with sutures. The Thompson test is once again performed to check the integrity of the Achilles tendon. After repair, a cast or splint is used for forty-six weeks postoperatively then physical therapy is initiated.
Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video discribing the Achilles Tendon rupture, the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, the thompson test, and treatment options.
Common causes of injury:
•Repetitive or sudden increase of stress on the tendon.
•Increase in exercise intensity.
•Not allowing recovery time between exercises.
•Decreased range of motion-tight calf muscles.
•Bone spur-rubbing against the tendon.
Two most common types of injury
1-Achilles tendonitis
Chronic inflammation due to
•Stresses
•Micro-tears
•Inflammation and scar formation
May lead to:
•Pain in the back of the heel
•Occasional swelling due to thickening of tendon
•Often occurs in runners.
Treatment includes
•Anti-inflammatory
•Physical therapy.
•Massage therapy
•Ice therapy
•Immobilization
•Injections: prolotherapy, platelets or needling.
2-Achilles tendon rupture
What happens when the tendon ruptures?
•Patient will feel or hear a “pop” when the tendon ruptures.
•Pain is felt in the back of the ankle.
•Foot becomes floppy and weak.
•Patient feels as if being kicked in the back of the ankle where the tendon snapped.
The Thompson test
Thomspon test is a clinical evaluation test used to assess the integrity of the Achilles tendon with the patient lying prone on the examination table; the examiner will squeeze the calf muscles of the affected leg. Slight plantar flexion of the ankle is a normal response to this examination when there is no presence of a rupture. However, if the Achilles tendon is ruptured, there is no plantar flexion or movement of the ankle and responds to squeezing of the calf muscle.
Surgery is done by exposing the torn tendon through an incision in the skin .the ends of the tendons are cleaned and approximated. Once the tendon has been cleaned, repair of the ruptured tendon can be done with sutures. The Thompson test is once again performed to check the integrity of the Achilles tendon. After repair, a cast or splint is used for forty-six weeks postoperatively then physical therapy is initiated.
One of the most common questions that patients ask after a sports or exercise injury is whether they can return to that activity after the injury or surgery. In...
One of the most common questions that patients ask after a sports or exercise injury is whether they can return to that activity after the injury or surgery. In fact, it is largely why sports medicine exists as a field in the first place. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I answer that question and address the challenges of returning to sports after a particularly difficult ankle injury – Achilles tendon ruptures.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury! Click here!
http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ask-dr-geier-return-sports-achilles-tendon
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Mike Austin – Chicago, IL
Good evening Dr. Geier. I am a 28-year-old active male who sustained an Achilles rupture 1 year ago playing basketball. At 9 months post op, I was back to playing basketball when I tore my lateral meniscus in the same leg I had the Achilles surgery. Would you recommend removal of the damaged meniscus, and do you recommend staying away from basketball after these two types of injuries at my age? I would love to continue playing if my body would stay together. Any tips or input would be greatly appreciated.
I have discussed some of the challenges with return to sports after meniscus surgery previously, so I thought I would address the Achilles injury in this video.
Achilles tendon injuries can be one of the most difficult injuries that an athlete can face. Very often it requires surgery to repair the tendon, followed by a period of immobilization. Then the athlete must regain ankle range of motion and leg strength, which can also be challenging. Return to the same level of sports or exercise that he experienced prior to the injury is possible, but it is not guaranteed. Many athletes feel that it takes up to a year or more before that leg feels normal or like the other side does.
In this video, I explain why these injuries can be so challenging.
Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, on my show, or in the comments at the end of these posts. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please consult your physician or health care provider for your specific medical concerns.
One of the most common questions that patients ask after a sports or exercise injury is whether they can return to that activity after the injury or surgery. In fact, it is largely why sports medicine exists as a field in the first place. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I answer that question and address the challenges of returning to sports after a particularly difficult ankle injury – Achilles tendon ruptures.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury! Click here!
http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ask-dr-geier-return-sports-achilles-tendon
Click the link above for more information about an Achilles tendon rupture and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
Get The Serious Injury Checklist FREE!
How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
http://www.sportsmedicinesimplified.com
Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
The content of this YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/drdavidgeier (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Geier is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on the Channel. Dr. David Geier Enterprises, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Mike Austin – Chicago, IL
Good evening Dr. Geier. I am a 28-year-old active male who sustained an Achilles rupture 1 year ago playing basketball. At 9 months post op, I was back to playing basketball when I tore my lateral meniscus in the same leg I had the Achilles surgery. Would you recommend removal of the damaged meniscus, and do you recommend staying away from basketball after these two types of injuries at my age? I would love to continue playing if my body would stay together. Any tips or input would be greatly appreciated.
I have discussed some of the challenges with return to sports after meniscus surgery previously, so I thought I would address the Achilles injury in this video.
Achilles tendon injuries can be one of the most difficult injuries that an athlete can face. Very often it requires surgery to repair the tendon, followed by a period of immobilization. Then the athlete must regain ankle range of motion and leg strength, which can also be challenging. Return to the same level of sports or exercise that he experienced prior to the injury is possible, but it is not guaranteed. Many athletes feel that it takes up to a year or more before that leg feels normal or like the other side does.
In this video, I explain why these injuries can be so challenging.
Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, on my show, or in the comments at the end of these posts. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please consult your physician or health care provider for your specific medical concerns.
Directed by SiLee Films
An unimaginable menace threatens the peace and security of a mythical kingdom. Who or what can protect them?
Taking inspiration from t...
Directed by SiLee Films
An unimaginable menace threatens the peace and security of a mythical kingdom. Who or what can protect them?
Taking inspiration from the Greek legend of Achilles and set against a mythical backdrop, we set out to make a film that would hopefully match the epic themes presented in the song.
http://genero.tv/watch-video/38299#
Directed by SiLee Films
An unimaginable menace threatens the peace and security of a mythical kingdom. Who or what can protect them?
Taking inspiration from the Greek legend of Achilles and set against a mythical backdrop, we set out to make a film that would hopefully match the epic themes presented in the song.
http://genero.tv/watch-video/38299#
With an Achilles Tendon Rupture, you might end up needing surgery, but these stretches and exercises should help you before and afterwards. The stronger and mor...
With an Achilles Tendon Rupture, you might end up needing surgery, but these stretches and exercises should help you before and afterwards. The stronger and more flexible you can be before a surgery, the better your recovery will be after. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: http://www.askdoctorjo.com/achilles-tendon-rupture
The first stretch will be a calf stretch. Start off with your legs out in front of you. You can bend up the leg you aren’t using towards you in a comfortable position. Keep the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Take a stretch strap, dog leash, belt, or towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot. Relax your foot, and pull the strap towards you stretching your calf muscle. You should feel the stretch under your leg. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do three of them.
Next you will do a standing calf stretch. You want to lean against a wall or something sturdy. Place the foot you want to stretch behind you. Make sure to keep your heel down and your toes forward pointing towards the wall. With the other foot in front of you, like you are in a lunge position, bend your knee towards the wall until you feel a stretch through your back leg. Try to keep your back leg as straight as possible. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times. In the same position, now bend your back knee with the stretch. This will stretch the soleus muscle, which is directly under the calf muscles. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times.
Now you will do some exercises. The first exercise is a heel raise off the ground. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, come up on your toes as high as you can. Try not to lean forward, but bring your body straight up and slowly come back down. Push off as much as you can so your heel leaves the ground. Start off with ten and work your way up to 20-25.
The last exercise will be a balance series. Stand on one foot, but hold onto something sturdy. Try to balance for 30 seconds to a minute. When that becomes easy, just use one finger one each side. Then just one finger for balance, and finally try balancing without holding on at all.
Related Videos:
Achilles Tendon Stretches:
https://youtu.be/vU_FVahd4HI?list=PLPS8D21t0eO9JGYS958XUh2mkV8Sa2sAq
Calf Exercises for Strengthening:
https://youtu.be/U4UaKKEFODc?list=PLPS8D21t0eO8bRyNBvm5NULZeCKPsnP3Q
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With an Achilles Tendon Rupture, you might end up needing surgery, but these stretches and exercises should help you before and afterwards. The stronger and more flexible you can be before a surgery, the better your recovery will be after. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: http://www.askdoctorjo.com/achilles-tendon-rupture
The first stretch will be a calf stretch. Start off with your legs out in front of you. You can bend up the leg you aren’t using towards you in a comfortable position. Keep the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Take a stretch strap, dog leash, belt, or towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot. Relax your foot, and pull the strap towards you stretching your calf muscle. You should feel the stretch under your leg. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do three of them.
Next you will do a standing calf stretch. You want to lean against a wall or something sturdy. Place the foot you want to stretch behind you. Make sure to keep your heel down and your toes forward pointing towards the wall. With the other foot in front of you, like you are in a lunge position, bend your knee towards the wall until you feel a stretch through your back leg. Try to keep your back leg as straight as possible. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times. In the same position, now bend your back knee with the stretch. This will stretch the soleus muscle, which is directly under the calf muscles. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times.
Now you will do some exercises. The first exercise is a heel raise off the ground. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, come up on your toes as high as you can. Try not to lean forward, but bring your body straight up and slowly come back down. Push off as much as you can so your heel leaves the ground. Start off with ten and work your way up to 20-25.
The last exercise will be a balance series. Stand on one foot, but hold onto something sturdy. Try to balance for 30 seconds to a minute. When that becomes easy, just use one finger one each side. Then just one finger for balance, and finally try balancing without holding on at all.
Related Videos:
Achilles Tendon Stretches:
https://youtu.be/vU_FVahd4HI?list=PLPS8D21t0eO9JGYS958XUh2mkV8Sa2sAq
Calf Exercises for Strengthening:
https://youtu.be/U4UaKKEFODc?list=PLPS8D21t0eO8bRyNBvm5NULZeCKPsnP3Q
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Stretches & Exercises:
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One of the most painful and challenging injuries for an active person from their thirties to fifties is an Achilles tendon rupture. Most patients end up undergo...
One of the most painful and challenging injuries for an active person from their thirties to fifties is an Achilles tendon rupture. Most patients end up undergoing surgery, but it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss recovery and return to exercise like jogging after you tear your Achilles tendon.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please click the link above and take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury!
https://drdavidgeier.com/tear-your-achilles-tendon
Click the link above for more information about an Achilles tendon rupture and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
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How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
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Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
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Nola asks:
I am a 40-year-old female who ruptured my Achilles playing basketball 6 months ago. Will it ever feel the same as my other foot again? Running is still difficult and there is pain.
An Achilles tendon rupture is a traumatic tear of the Achilles tendon that connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle complex in the calf to the calcaneus (heel bone) in the foot. While surgical and nonsurgical treatments are debated in the general population, surgeons generally repair the Achilles tendon in high-level athletes.
Regardless of whether you have surgery or choose to treat the tear without surgery, wearing a boot or using a cast, you have to get the tendon to heal before you can start aggressive physical activities. Often physical therapy can help you get ankle range of motion and calf strength back in the months after you tear your Achilles tendon.
As I discuss in the video above, though, it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. Weakness on the injured side can persist for months, making activities like jogging difficult. Often it can take a year or more for the legs to feel equal.
One of the most painful and challenging injuries for an active person from their thirties to fifties is an Achilles tendon rupture. Most patients end up undergoing surgery, but it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss recovery and return to exercise like jogging after you tear your Achilles tendon.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please click the link above and take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury!
https://drdavidgeier.com/tear-your-achilles-tendon
Click the link above for more information about an Achilles tendon rupture and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
Get The Serious Injury Checklist FREE!
How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
http://www.sportsmedicinesimplified.com
Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
The content of this YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/drdavidgeier (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Geier is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on the Channel. Dr. David Geier Enterprises, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Nola asks:
I am a 40-year-old female who ruptured my Achilles playing basketball 6 months ago. Will it ever feel the same as my other foot again? Running is still difficult and there is pain.
An Achilles tendon rupture is a traumatic tear of the Achilles tendon that connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle complex in the calf to the calcaneus (heel bone) in the foot. While surgical and nonsurgical treatments are debated in the general population, surgeons generally repair the Achilles tendon in high-level athletes.
Regardless of whether you have surgery or choose to treat the tear without surgery, wearing a boot or using a cast, you have to get the tendon to heal before you can start aggressive physical activities. Often physical therapy can help you get ankle range of motion and calf strength back in the months after you tear your Achilles tendon.
As I discuss in the video above, though, it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. Weakness on the injured side can persist for months, making activities like jogging difficult. Often it can take a year or more for the legs to feel equal.
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Dr. Ebraheim’s educational animated video discribing the Achilles Tendon rupture, the etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, the thompson test, and treatment options.
Common causes of injury:
•Repetitive or sudden increase of stress on the tendon.
•Increase in exercise intensity.
•Not allowing recovery time between exercises.
•Decreased range of motion-tight calf muscles.
•Bone spur-rubbing against the tendon.
Two most common types of injury
1-Achilles tendonitis
Chronic inflammation due to
•Stresses
•Micro-tears
•Inflammation and scar formation
May lead to:
•Pain in the back of the heel
•Occasional swelling due to thickening of tendon
•Often occurs in runners.
Treatment includes
•Anti-inflammatory
•Physical therapy.
•Massage therapy
•Ice therapy
•Immobilization
•Injections: prolotherapy, platelets or needling.
2-Achilles tendon rupture
What happens when the tendon ruptures?
•Patient will feel or hear a “pop” when the tendon ruptures.
•Pain is felt in the back of the ankle.
•Foot becomes floppy and weak.
•Patient feels as if being kicked in the back of the ankle where the tendon snapped.
The Thompson test
Thomspon test is a clinical evaluation test used to assess the integrity of the Achilles tendon with the patient lying prone on the examination table; the examiner will squeeze the calf muscles of the affected leg. Slight plantar flexion of the ankle is a normal response to this examination when there is no presence of a rupture. However, if the Achilles tendon is ruptured, there is no plantar flexion or movement of the ankle and responds to squeezing of the calf muscle.
Surgery is done by exposing the torn tendon through an incision in the skin .the ends of the tendons are cleaned and approximated. Once the tendon has been cleaned, repair of the ruptured tendon can be done with sutures. The Thompson test is once again performed to check the integrity of the Achilles tendon. After repair, a cast or splint is used for forty-six weeks postoperatively then physical therapy is initiated.
One of the most common questions that patients ask after a sports or exercise injury is whether they can return to that activity after the injury or surgery. In fact, it is largely why sports medicine exists as a field in the first place. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I answer that question and address the challenges of returning to sports after a particularly difficult ankle injury – Achilles tendon ruptures.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury! Click here!
http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ask-dr-geier-return-sports-achilles-tendon
Click the link above for more information about an Achilles tendon rupture and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
Get The Serious Injury Checklist FREE!
How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
http://www.sportsmedicinesimplified.com
Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
The content of this YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/drdavidgeier (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Geier is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on the Channel. Dr. David Geier Enterprises, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Mike Austin – Chicago, IL
Good evening Dr. Geier. I am a 28-year-old active male who sustained an Achilles rupture 1 year ago playing basketball. At 9 months post op, I was back to playing basketball when I tore my lateral meniscus in the same leg I had the Achilles surgery. Would you recommend removal of the damaged meniscus, and do you recommend staying away from basketball after these two types of injuries at my age? I would love to continue playing if my body would stay together. Any tips or input would be greatly appreciated.
I have discussed some of the challenges with return to sports after meniscus surgery previously, so I thought I would address the Achilles injury in this video.
Achilles tendon injuries can be one of the most difficult injuries that an athlete can face. Very often it requires surgery to repair the tendon, followed by a period of immobilization. Then the athlete must regain ankle range of motion and leg strength, which can also be challenging. Return to the same level of sports or exercise that he experienced prior to the injury is possible, but it is not guaranteed. Many athletes feel that it takes up to a year or more before that leg feels normal or like the other side does.
In this video, I explain why these injuries can be so challenging.
Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, on my show, or in the comments at the end of these posts. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please consult your physician or health care provider for your specific medical concerns.
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An unimaginable menace threatens the peace and security of a mythical kingdom. Who or what can protect them?
Taking inspiration from the Greek legend of Achilles and set against a mythical backdrop, we set out to make a film that would hopefully match the epic themes presented in the song.
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With an Achilles Tendon Rupture, you might end up needing surgery, but these stretches and exercises should help you before and afterwards. The stronger and more flexible you can be before a surgery, the better your recovery will be after. See Doctor Jo’s blog post about this at: http://www.askdoctorjo.com/achilles-tendon-rupture
The first stretch will be a calf stretch. Start off with your legs out in front of you. You can bend up the leg you aren’t using towards you in a comfortable position. Keep the leg you want to stretch out in front of you. Take a stretch strap, dog leash, belt, or towel and wrap it around the ball of your foot. Relax your foot, and pull the strap towards you stretching your calf muscle. You should feel the stretch under your leg. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do three of them.
Next you will do a standing calf stretch. You want to lean against a wall or something sturdy. Place the foot you want to stretch behind you. Make sure to keep your heel down and your toes forward pointing towards the wall. With the other foot in front of you, like you are in a lunge position, bend your knee towards the wall until you feel a stretch through your back leg. Try to keep your back leg as straight as possible. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times. In the same position, now bend your back knee with the stretch. This will stretch the soleus muscle, which is directly under the calf muscles. Hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do it three times.
Now you will do some exercises. The first exercise is a heel raise off the ground. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart, come up on your toes as high as you can. Try not to lean forward, but bring your body straight up and slowly come back down. Push off as much as you can so your heel leaves the ground. Start off with ten and work your way up to 20-25.
The last exercise will be a balance series. Stand on one foot, but hold onto something sturdy. Try to balance for 30 seconds to a minute. When that becomes easy, just use one finger one each side. Then just one finger for balance, and finally try balancing without holding on at all.
Related Videos:
Achilles Tendon Stretches:
https://youtu.be/vU_FVahd4HI?list=PLPS8D21t0eO9JGYS958XUh2mkV8Sa2sAq
Calf Exercises for Strengthening:
https://youtu.be/U4UaKKEFODc?list=PLPS8D21t0eO8bRyNBvm5NULZeCKPsnP3Q
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Stretches & Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BR3yfwTrGQY
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask Doctor Jo, LLC and its officers for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Use of this content is at your sole risk.
One of the most painful and challenging injuries for an active person from their thirties to fifties is an Achilles tendon rupture. Most patients end up undergoing surgery, but it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. In this Ask Dr. Geier video, I discuss recovery and return to exercise like jogging after you tear your Achilles tendon.
http://challenge.drdavidgeier.com/ds/906ca4c8
I want to help you! Please click the link above and take a few seconds to share the biggest challenge or struggle you’re facing with your injury!
https://drdavidgeier.com/tear-your-achilles-tendon
Click the link above for more information about an Achilles tendon rupture and other resources for your sports or exercise injury.
Get The Serious Injury Checklist FREE!
How can you know if your injury should get better in a few days or if it's more serious? This checklist can help you plan your next step to recover quickly and safely.
http://www.sportsmedicinesimplified.com
Please note: I don't respond to questions and requests for specific medical advice left in the comments to my videos. I receive too many to keep up (several hundred per week), and legally I can't offer specific medical advice to people who aren't my patients (see below). If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming Ask Dr. Geier video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my Resources page: https://www.drdavidgeier.com/resources/
The content of this YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/drdavidgeier (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Geier is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on the Channel. Dr. David Geier Enterprises, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Nola asks:
I am a 40-year-old female who ruptured my Achilles playing basketball 6 months ago. Will it ever feel the same as my other foot again? Running is still difficult and there is pain.
An Achilles tendon rupture is a traumatic tear of the Achilles tendon that connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle complex in the calf to the calcaneus (heel bone) in the foot. While surgical and nonsurgical treatments are debated in the general population, surgeons generally repair the Achilles tendon in high-level athletes.
Regardless of whether you have surgery or choose to treat the tear without surgery, wearing a boot or using a cast, you have to get the tendon to heal before you can start aggressive physical activities. Often physical therapy can help you get ankle range of motion and calf strength back in the months after you tear your Achilles tendon.
As I discuss in the video above, though, it can take a long time for the tendon to feel normal. Weakness on the injured side can persist for months, making activities like jogging difficult. Often it can take a year or more for the legs to feel equal.
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