http://myachillesrupture.com - I've been thinking about different ways to build a community around anyone who has suffered an Achilles Tendon Rupture. Support is critical as you go through the healing process of this injury. Many people cannot identify with it and that can be tough for the person living with this change in their life. I thought it could be an interesting idea to call people (in the US) on the phone OR participate in a skype session with anyone international or even in the US if you desire that option. 

Wherever I can help in this process is something I would be glad to do.

Let's talk.

 - http://myachillesrupture.com I share my thoughts on a recent Newsweek article [http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/14/will-toning-footwear-get-you-in-shape.all.html] and how it can provide benefit(s) to anyone with recovery in mind from an Achilles Tendon Rupture injury and the return to peak physical performance or at least an elevated level of mobility and well-being. :)

 http://myachillesrupture.com - Unboxing/initial impressions of a new Vibram Five Fingers model that I ordered. I'm 17mos post-op from my Achilles Tendon rupture injury and can comfortably say that the VFF has been an excellent product for my continued pursuit of peak physical performance. I hope to incorporate this model into my workouts to gain even more improvement.

http://myachillesrupture.com - It's certainly no secret that I'm a fan of the game of basketball. In fact, my Achilles Tendon rupture injury occurred while playing that great game on May 2nd, 2009. I love the college and pro game and a recent news story about my favorite pro team has recently developed. 

http://myachillesrupture.com - This video explains my thoughts on the idea of challenging conventional wisdom when it comes to physical activities that one can perform when they are rehabbing from an Achilles Tendon rupture injury. There's no need to believe that you *MUST* have a certain brand of gear or that you *MUST* follow the same routine each time. The idea is to do something and avoid plateaus in your training/workouts because remaining on a plateau for an extended period of time is not a useful place to be.

I said all of this to really just translate into HAVE FUN! :)

http://myachillesrupture.com - I'm sure we've all seen those Motivational posters lining the hallways and conference rooms in professional settings. You may even have many of those classics in your own place of employment; let's hope you actually don't have any hanging up in your home. LOL! Today's Achilles Image of the Day is a take (uh....FAKE) on the Motivational poster I found to be pretty interesting. :)

Image sourced from *here*

 http://myachillesrupture.com - It can be an odd reality when you sustain an injury that impacts your mobility and literally causes you to sllllloooowwww down. An Achilles Tendon rupture is definitely an injury that is far from "mainstream" and much more common to be seen by an obsessed sports fan than the average citizen. I really wish I had a quarter for every time I had to explain this injury as well as anatomy 101. LOL! I mean, c'mon....Achilles Tendon. Check. Rupture. Check. Put the two together and it should not need any supporting detail, right? Wrong. Oh well, I don't have an issue explaining it to anyone, but it does lend itself to more of the idea of how this particular injury can possess such a mental component in the sense of how isolated one can feel because many people literally do not understand this injury and pass it off as a "hurt ankle" and we know this to definitely *NOT* be true.

There is something that I find myself doing that has somewhat of a mental component to it and the picture used in this post signifies that. It has to do with how I see the world now. I was picking some items from my vegetable garden recently and noticed an interesting patter on this tomato that made it pretty unique. The light bulb went off above my head and I immediately said to myself that the similarity to my Achilles Tendon rupture scar was pretty striking! Maybe I'm odd for thinking this way, but unique tomatoes are not the ONLY trigger for me. Haha! Every sports play I watch causes me to zero in and study the footwork even more now that I have sustained this injury. I watch my kids playing and focus on their heel/lower calf muscle region. Obsess, much? Why, yes. Thanks for noticing. Hahaha.

The main idea I'd like to leave you with is that you WILL see the world differently after sustaining an Achilles Tendon rupture. Is this a bad thing? I don't think so. It opens up the possibilities to many things you may not have considered before. New appreciation for family and friends. New ways of communicating. Not taking mobility for granted. Being more sensitive to those who lack mobility. New hobbies. More focus. More purpose. And even seeing tomatoes in a different light. :) These are just a few things I have definitely found to be true in my own life. As with anything I mention, your mileage may vary. :) It's all about making sweet lemonade from the lemons even if you've never tried...   

http://myachillesrupture.com - An Achilles Tendon rupture is a serious injury and those of us who have gone through it share a special (I use that term loosely. LOL!) bond and this website is something I hope allows for more discussion and attention to this injury and the individuals who've suffered it.......and emerge from it with new perspectives on life and mobility.

This is a quick vid about adding 2 small details of site functionality to increase more contact and social aspects for the audience. Feedback is something I'm *ALWAYS* looking for.

http://myachillesrupture.com - This is my official review of a fitness product (Speedo Optimus Swim Training Fins) that I have been using over 6 months to assist in the continued strength building, balance and training from my Achilles Tendon rupture suffered on May 2nd, 2009.

If you found this review helpful, please let me know.
If you have any questions about this product, please let me know.
If you'd like to purchase this product, you can find it here: http://is.gd/dVCMs [disclosure: amazon affiliate link].

Thank you for watching.

http://myachillesrupture.com - This is my official review of a fitness product (Speedo Aqua Fitness Barbells) that I have been using over 6 months to assist in the continued strength building, balance and training from my Achilles Tendon rupture suffered on May 2nd, 2009.

If you found this review helpful, please let me know.
If you have any questions about this product, please let me know.
If you'd like to purchase this product, you can find it here: http://is.gd/dS2cF [disclosure: amazon affiliate link].