1. Achilles Tendon Rupture Presented by: Jasmine Smiley

2.  a large tendon at the back of the ankle  is an extension of the gastrocnemius and soleus and attaches to the calcaneus  is very important to activities such as walking, running and jumping.  is the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Achilles Tendon

3.  Tibiotalar Joint, which is found in the ankle.  is a Synovial Joint  plays a role in the following movement’s plantar flexion, dorsiflexion.  is between the Tibia and the talus of the foot Joint

4.  The rupture can be caused by overuse, misalignment, improper footwear, medication side effects.  occurs when the tendon is stretched over its capacity  Common activities such as starting a foot race, jumping.  Any time the tendon is being over stretched  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOemKqIzEE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgOemKqIzEE  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLT5-Wnu594 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLT5-Wnu594 How the injury occurs

5.  A sudden and severe pain maybe felt at the back of the ankle or calf.  The sound of a loud pop or snap.  A depression maybe felt and seen in the tendon  initial pain, swelling and stiffness  Thompson test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmDi08rlR3I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmDi08rlR3I Symptoms

6.  rupture is the most severe  but there can be partial tears  There are other injuries to the Achilles tendon like Achilles tendonitis which is less severe than a rupture. Classifications

7.  There are two treatments  Surgery- which requires opening the skin and physically sewing the two ends of the tendon back together. This treatment has a lower chance of re- rupture. Surgery is most common for fixing a fully ruptured Achilles tendon.  Non-surgical treatment involves wearing a cast, this treatment has a higher chance of re-rupture Treatment

8.  After treatment, whether surgical or nonsurgical, you'll go through a rehabilitation program  physical therapy exercises to strengthen your leg muscles and Achilles tendon  Most people return to their former level of activity within four to six months. Rehabilitation

9.  Do daily Achilles stretches  pre-activity warm up  Work back up gradually to full participation. Post Rehab Prevention

10.  http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/719- SMA-InjuryBrochure-Achilles_web.pdf http://sma.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/719- SMA-InjuryBrochure-Achilles_web.pdf  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_ru pture/article_em.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/achilles_tendon_ru pture/article_em.htm  http://www.achillestendon.com/ http://www.achillestendon.com/ Bibliography

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