David Beckham reveals gruesome shot of surgery performed on his Achilles heel injury
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Video of David Beckham on The David Letterman Show after his achilles tendon injury:
Below is a an excerpt of a report by ESPN explaining Beckham's injury and rehabilitation plan revealed by his doctor's:
Beckham on crutches after surgery an ESPN report
AC Milan said Beckham would begin rehabilitation right away. He is not to put weight on his injured foot for two weeks and can undergo physical therapy in a pool after six weeks.
"The plan includes a complete recovery in six months, at the end of which he can play again," the club said in a statement on Tuesday.
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A great place to see the Achilles Injury Rehabilitation Protocol that would be similar to that of David Beckham check out http://www.achillesruptureblog.com/ by Andrew Tucker
Full Achilles Rupture
Week 1 (May 3 – May 9)
- In splint
- NWB (Non Weight Bearing)
Week 2 (May 10 – May 16)
- Sutures remain
- Placed in boot with heel lifts
- ROM (Range of Motion) full PF to 10 degrees PF
- NWB
Week 3 (May 17 – May 23)
- Sutures removed
- Inversion/eversion/circumduction
- Still limited to 10 degrees PF
- Isometrics
- Gentle scar manipulation
- Continue NWB in boot with heel lifts
FOR Week 4-12 and Beyond Please Visit Andrew Tucker's Blog: http://www.achillesruptureblog.com/