what a great video, you said when reading the book..."that's me", I litterly have that watching your video. I was injured last week, padel, first week in a cast, and this morning I was moved into the boot. Recognized a lot what you said, like body pains, warm, pressure on leg when keep it low etc etc.....thanks for sharing so I know what's to come from here.....

Well done! I’m in week 1 and looking for perspective from others. You have given me helpful insight, especially about framing your recovery as preparation for a big athletic goal. Knowing the milestones and timelines are vital to having realistic expectations and avoiding overreaching

Just hit 7 weeks since I ruptured my right Achilles from skipping at the gym. I went to A&E and was put in a cast to keep my foot in planta flex. After 10 days I was put in the VACO boot. Been in the boot since. I saw the physio a few weeks back and he gave me exercises and adjustments to do over the next few weeks. Im now in the flat sole with the top adjustments at 3 and bottom adjustments at 1. Next week ill go to 0 for my bottom adjustment. Im doing short walking distances without the crutches, if im shopping then I take the crutches wirh me. Ive been back in the gym for the last 2 weeks, but before then I was doing full body exercises at home. Just remember to keep active as much as you can, dont just sit all the time. Ive also been hitting the collagen, the consultant said collagen doesn't do anything, but I think it does. Anyway, great video

Thank you for your video! 2 weeks since rupture

Ruptured my achilles playing padel as well, mine was also high enough that I didn't need surgery so we have a lot in common
The difference is that my doc made me stay 6 week in the boot and didn't tell me to start PT until 9-10 weeks
Good luck to anyone going through this injury

I got this boot myself after an injury (Doc gave me wrong boot)  Vacoped really worked well for me and was very comfortable.  It allowed me to walk more normally with a high Hoka type shoe and even went to * Fat Duck in it with a heel and a nice dress.  Tendon feels pretty good now, just doing PT to correct the issue that caused it in the first place.

Ruptured mine early June, had surgery at the end of June. Same out of my VACOped boot mid September

I'm 10 days after surgery and so glad you made this video. The mental aspect of post surgery you talk about assured me that my same thoughts are normal. I will take your advice and purchase that boot.

I ruptured mine two days ago. This video is very informative......thank you. Just wanted to ask if you did the surgery option and how much it cost privately?

I just watched the whole video.

Good video, tnx! How do you maintain vacoped clean enough to go under sheets with it?

Thanks for the video, did mine at padel 3 days ago. Can you share where you got the second boot?

thx for the video. I ruptured my achilles during a soccertraining 3 days ago. I have gotten the boot from the hospital.
When sleeping, did you loosen the straps a bit at night.