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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: TheDream on November 18, 2022, 06:27:38 PM

Title: Healing the Achilles’ tendon from extended use of lifts.
Post by: TheDream on November 18, 2022, 06:27:38 PM
It appears that using lifts and shoes with a higher heel for extended periods of time will shorten and stiffen the Achilles’ tendon, and subsequently have an effect on overall balance and posture.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience from LL on some exercises to reverse this effect (if it is even reversible). I was thinking of training with a balance board.

Also any information on whether this has an effect on how much one is able to lengthen tibias, as I imagine a shortened ACL would limit the lengthening potential, is welcome.
Title: Re: Healing the Achilles’ tendon from extended use of lifts.
Post by: TheDream on January 27, 2023, 02:20:40 AM
For anyone wondering the same I think I found some exercises with a balance board that could strengthen the ankles:

(https://www.sisseluk.com/media/catalog/product/cache/80715b400613091e754da11b960c3ee0/b/a/balance-board-dynamic_anw6.jpg)

I wonder if this is used to strengthen ankles after Tibia LL as well? Perhaps sitting down using one foot to avoid falling.

The basic exercise:
https://youtu.be/hJMoEl-30-0 (https://youtu.be/hJMoEl-30-0)
Title: Re: Healing the Achilles’ tendon from extended use of lifts.
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on January 27, 2023, 04:03:41 PM
A standing pike stretch during lengthening is all I needed to lengthen 7.5 cm on tibias.
Title: Re: Healing the Achilles’ tendon from extended use of lifts.
Post by: Golden on January 27, 2023, 05:35:16 PM
Quote from: Medium Drink Of Water on January 27, 2023, 04:03:41 PM
A standing pike stretch during lengthening is all I needed to lengthen 7.5 cm on tibias.

Did you do only one exercise during all your tibias surgery? If so, why? Is it enough?
Title: Re: Healing the Achilles’ tendon from extended use of lifts.
Post by: Medium Drink Of Water on January 27, 2023, 08:27:01 PM
Why do anything except what works?