Bri's Achilles: First Volleyball Tournament

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Watching, not playing! They even let me into the players tent, thanks Sonia!

Here's an update on the scar:

Anonymous said...: Hi Bri,

I ruptured my achilles playing soccer but the sport I play most is sand volleyball. I was playing v-ball 2-3 times a week and played 1 indoor soccer game for my company team and it ruptured. I can't get a clear answer from my Dr. about how long I should wait to play volleyball. I get the feeling he hasn't dealt with sand v-ball players much and doesn't understand what it takes to jump out of sand. Anyways, what is your timeline on being able to get back on the court?

Thanks,
Jacob; July 7, 2008 3:32 PM
bri said...: Hey Jacob-
Your body will definitely tell you when you are ready. I have a volleyball friend who ruptured her Achilles in November, and started playing sand vball in June I think, but was being cautious and wasn't jumping.

I'd make sure you're fully healed - it's not worth a re-rupture. They say it takes 6 months to a year to heal completely.

I had surgery on March 6, so I'm planning on playing indoor sometime this fall (September will be 6 months for me). I'll have to wait until next summer for sand though :(

Good luck with your recovery!; July 7, 2008 8:27 PM