Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of Patient with Achilles Tendon Rupture

Abstract

Title: Case study of physiotherapy treatment of patient with Achilles tendon rupture. Goal: The goal of this thesis is to present the information and the rehabilitation plan for Achilles tendon rupture that the patient went under with, in the theoretical and the practical part. In the theoretical part is presented the historical data, the anatomy of lower extremities, kinesiology and biomechanics of ankle joint, types of injuries and rehabilitation, etiology and clinical picture and last a special test for this type of injuries. In the practical part is presented the case study of a female patient, 38 years old, in a period of 2 months and 20 days of post operated state of Achilles tendon rupture. The goal from the practical part is to present the examinations, the therapeutic approach and the conclusions that were made after the rehabilitation process of the patient. Methods: Methods used for the rehabilitation of the patient were focused on soft tissue techniques, isometric exercises, sensomotoric, balance and breathing exercises and muscle strengthening and stretching. They were made eight therapy sessions with each one lasting form 30-60 minutes and two additional sessions for initial and final kinesiologic examination. Results: During a period of two weeks, the patient showed a remarkable...