Complete Achilles Recovery Course - 31 Expert Lessons | Thetis Medical
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Master Your Achilles Recovery with 31 Expert Lessons

The timeline tells you when things happen. This course tells you how to do them safely—so you don't end up back in surgery or with permanent weakness.

Avoid the mistakes that cause tendon elongation and re-rupture. Get expert guidance on exactly what to do—and what not to do—at every stage.

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Tendon Stiffness After Rupture - Educational infographic explaining biomechanical differences

Mistakes That Set Recovery Back Months

These are the errors that lead to re-rupture, permanent weakness, or starting over from scratch.

Removing wedges too early

→ Tendon elongation (permanent weakness)

Wrong exercises at wrong time

→ Re-rupture risk

Missing blood clot warning signs

→ Medical emergency

Returning to sport without passing strength tests

→ Re-injury

The course teaches you exactly how to avoid each of these—with clear guidance on what to do instead.

What to Expect from the Course

Your recovery journey and the benefits you'll experience over the next 12+ months.

Week 0-1

Immediate Confidence & Clarity

Know what's normal vs urgent. Understand emergency care and A&E expectations. Set up your recovery station properly with the right equipment.

→ Learn the 3 questions your surgeon expects you to ask

Weeks 2-6

Better Pain Management & Sleep

Master proper elevation techniques and pain management strategies. Get quality sleep with proven positions and solutions. Prevent complications like blood clots.

→ The biggest mistake people make in the non-weight-bearing phase

Weeks 6-12

Walking Without Support

Transition safely out of your boot. Take your first confident steps. Improve balance and proprioception. Begin early strengthening exercises.

→ How to transition out of your boot without re-rupturing

Months 3-4

Return to Daily Activities

Build functional movement capacity. Return to normal daily activities with confidence. Develop endurance and exercise load management skills.

→ The exercise progression that prevents permanent calf weakness

Months 4-6

Single Leg Strength

Master single leg exercises and calf raise progressions. Build significant strength in your affected leg. Improve functional capacity for more demanding activities.

→ The strength test you must pass before running

Months 6-9

Return to Running

Follow structured return-to-running protocols. Begin sport-specific training. Test your performance safely with evidence-based protocols.

→ When it's actually safe to run—and why most people rush it

Months 9-12

Explosive Power & Plyometrics

Develop explosive strength through advanced training. Master plyometric exercises. Prepare for full return to competitive sports and high-intensity activities.

12+ Months

Long-Term Maintenance & Full Recovery

Maintain your strength and prevent re-injury. Continue sport-specific training. Enjoy full return to all activities with confidence and proper long-term care strategies.

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What You'll Learn: 31 Lessons Across 5 Phases

Your complete recovery roadmap, from the moment of injury to returning to full activity.

Evidence-based content reviewed by foot & ankle specialists, based on 100+ research articles

Phase 1: Immobilization

Weeks 0-6

10 lessons

Emergency care: What just happened?
A&E expectations and what to ask
Blood clot prevention strategies
Choosing your walking boot
Setting up your recovery station
Proper elevation techniques
Sleeping solutions and positions
What's normal vs what's urgent
Managing pain and swelling
Early exercises (safe movements)

Phase 2: Post-Immobilization

Weeks 6-12

8 lessons

Transitioning out of the boot
First steps without support
Progressive weight bearing
Early strengthening exercises
Balance and proprioception
Scar massage techniques
Range of motion exercises
Walking patterns and gait

Phase 3: Building Capacity

Weeks 12-18

6 lessons

Single leg exercises
Calf raise progressions
Building endurance
Functional movements
Return to daily activities
Exercise load management

Phase 4: Power & Sport

Weeks 18+

6 lessons

Explosive strength training
Plyometric exercises
Sport-specific training
Return to running protocols
Performance testing
Long-term maintenance

Throughout Your Recovery

All Phases

6 lessons

Questions for your surgeon
Product recommendations
Boot comparison guide
Sleep and washing solutions
Week-by-week timeline
When to seek urgent care

Ready to start your recovery journey?

Who's This Course For?

Find out if this course is the right fit for your recovery journey.

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100+ research articles

Perfect For:

  • • Recently ruptured your Achilles tendon
  • • Want clear, week-by-week guidance
  • • Need questions to ask your surgeon
  • • Looking for evidence-based recovery advice
  • • Want to avoid common recovery mistakes

Not For:

  • • Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
  • • Chronic tendon conditions
  • • Non-rupture injuries

This course is specifically designed for complete Achilles tendon ruptures, not chronic tendon conditions.

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Real reviews from real people recovering from Achilles rupture

Course content reviewed by foot & ankle specialists • Based on 100+ research articles

"The course gave me everything I needed in one place. No more googling at 2am wondering if my symptoms were normal."

"Finally, clear guidance week by week. The exercises with illustrations were exactly what I needed."

"Worth every penny. The questions for my surgeon section helped me have better conversations with my doctor."

"I wish I had this from day one. The boot comparison guide saved me so much confusion."

"The week-by-week timeline kept me on track. I knew exactly what to expect and when."

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