High Achilles Tendon Tears vs. Calf Strains - Diagnosis & Recovery Times

When you've torn something high up the back of your calf, it can be tricky to figure out whether it's a high Achilles tendon tear or a calf muscle tear.Sports physio Alison Gould explains what it feels like when this happens, the importance of getting the diagnosis right, and the treatment approach for this type of injury.🌟 Need help with an Achilles injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan. Related videos:▶️ High Achilles Tendonitis ▶️ Playlist: Complete Achilles Tendon Tears (Ruptures) ▶️ Playlist: Partial Achilles Tendon Tears 📚Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:05 Achilles tear or calf muscle tear?00:02:17 What it feels like00:06:04 Treatment options00:11:24 Recovery time00:11:54 How we can help📰 Subscribe to our email newsletter for regular Achilles injury treatment and prevention advice.