Using Red & Infrared Light Inside A Soft Boot Speeds Healing Of A Severe Achilles Tendon Rupture!
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Using Red & Infrared Light Inside A Soft Boot Speeds Healing Of A Severe Achilles Tendon Rupture!
"Hi Kay, I slipped on a wet step ladder on the 19th of November and went to A&E after passing out 3 times trying to walk after it happened.?I had no idea I’d passed out outside.
X-Rays confirmed no break but examination and palpation confirmed zero Simmonds Reflex of my Achilles and a visible gap where my Achilles should have been. I was put in an equinus cast to minimize damage and was referred to orthopedic trauma surgeons. I was seen 2 days later, and a 99% Achilles rupture with only a few fibers hanging on in there … also had a 6cm tear in my calf.
Was given the Vacoped boot, which I’m allowed to take off to clean my leg/foot … so I took the opportunity to use red light therapy during the break from my boot. Used my light therapy belt, which is dual red and infrared, for half an hour at a time … I truly believe this has helped.
Ruptured Achilles takes a long time to heal as the blood supply is so poor.?I firmly believe that this has helped increase blood flow to the area.?I’m pretty much pain-free too … just my other ankle that hurts now due to full weight bearing and uneven walking on crutches."