Achilles Tendon Repair Recovery & Home Physiotherapy in London
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Achilles Tendon Repair Recovery & Home Physiotherapy
Recovering from Achilles tendon repair surgery can be challenging. Patients often experience calf weakness, stiffness, swelling, and fear of re-rupture. Even simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, or returning to sport require structured rehabilitation.
At Post Op Home Physio, our HCPC-registered physiotherapists specialise in home-based Achilles tendon rehabilitation. We help you safely restore tendon strength, calf function, and mobility — all within the comfort of your own home.
Book a home Achilles tendon repair physiotherapy session today — we visit patients across London, including Greenwich, Richmond, Hackney, Croydon, and Camden.
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What is Achilles Tendon Repair?
Achilles tendon repair surgery restores a torn tendon at the back of the lower leg, which connects the calf muscles to the heel. Surgery is often recommended when:
- The tendon has completely ruptured
- Non-surgical treatment is unlikely to restore full function
- The patient wishes to return to high-level activity or sports
Repair is usually performed with either:
Open repair
Small incision to stitch the tendon ends together
Percutaneous repair
Minimally invasive technique with smaller incisions
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Why Physiotherapy is Essential
Physiotherapy ensures safe and effective recovery after Achilles tendon repair:
- Restores tendon flexibility, strength, and range of motion
- Reduces calf muscle atrophy
- Improves balance, proprioception, and gait
- Guides safe tendon loading to prevent re-rupture
- Supports return to sport, work, and daily activities
Skipping structured rehabilitation increases the risk of weakness, stiffness, and tendon re-injury.
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The Benefits of Home Physiotherapy
Home physiotherapy provides Achilles-specific advantages:
- Safe weight-bearing progression in your own environment
- Balance and gait retraining for everyday walking and stairs
- Hands-on support with tendon loading and calf strengthening
- Confidence-building — reduces fear of re-injury
- Functional rehabilitation for getting back to daily and sports activities
Our physiotherapists provide tailored programmes, progressing exercises as your tendon heals.
Team
Meet Your Specialist Physiotherapists
All our physiotherapists are HCPC-registered and experienced in post-operative Achilles tendon rehabilitation, specialising in tendon loading, calf strengthening, and safe functional recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions (Achilles Tendon Repair)
Partial weight-bearing usually begins around weeks 2–6, progressing under physiotherapist guidance.
Typically 6–9 months, depending on tendon healing and calf strength.
Mild discomfort is expected; exercises are carefully tailored to avoid overloading the tendon.
Weekly sessions for 8–12 weeks are common, with home exercises for ongoing recovery.
Minimal props such as resistance bands or balance pads are provided as needed.
With physiotherapy, most patients achieve near-normal tendon strength and function.
Yes — home physiotherapy ensures safe progression and functional confidence.
Usually after 6–8 weeks, if cleared by your surgeon and comfortable.
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Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Post Op Home Physio for Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab?
- Specialised Achilles tendon and calf muscle rehabilitation expertise
- Tailored home-based programmes for safe tendon loading
- Hands-on guidance for gait, balance, and strength recovery
- Personalised exercises adapted to your home environment and lifestyle
- Hundreds of verified 5-star reviews demonstrating successful tendon repair outcomes
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Practical Details
- Home visits across London boroughs: Greenwich, Richmond, Hackney, Croydon, Camden, and surrounding areas
- Session length: 50 minutes
- Equipment provided: resistance bands, balance pads, small props for tendon and calf exercises
- Self-funded rehabilitation tailored to your surgery type, recovery stage, and functional goals
- Focused on safe tendon loading, functional gait, and return to daily and sporting activities
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Book Your Home Achilles Tendon Physio Session Today
Every Achilles tendon recovery is unique. With home-based physiotherapy, you’ll regain strength, mobility, and confidence safely — returning to walking, work, and sport efficiently.
Contact us today to book your first session. We specialise in post-operative Achilles tendon rehabilitation across all London boroughs.