There are numerous protocols for post achilles tendon rupture rehabilitation. The common denominator is that most newer studies are finding that faster early mobilization protocols result in fewer re-ruptures and better healing compared to older more conservative protocols.

The vast majority of online protocols state that they are for post surgery patients, but non-surgical patients can generally follow most of the same guidelines.

— From September 2024: “Rehabilitation and return to sports after achilles tendon repair“. A superb manuscript from Dr. Marrone et al. that highlights current best strategies in optimizing rehabilitation protocols for athletes recovering from achilles tendon ruptures.

— Dr. Nicklas Olsson, quality and lengthy report from Sweden (2013) Has surgical (page 96) and non-surgical (page 99) protocols.

— Devon & Exeter hospital leaflet. The famous Devon and Exeter Protocol from the UK does not seem to be available online anymore, but the above seems related.

— Very useful E-book guide on recovering from an achilles tendon injury.

— Great September 2011 article by Dr. Amol Saxena (post surgery).

— Dr. Eric Berkson (post surgery).

— Dr. Adam Farber (post surgery).

— Canada’s Workers’ Compensation Board — 26 week rehab.

— Dr. Kevin Stone (post surgery).

— A brief discussion within this article of Dr. Bruce Twaddle’s early motion and early weight bearing protocol (for non-surgery patients).