We’re rethinking rehabilitation for ruptures in the Achilles tendon with doctors of physical therapy, Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan. As Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she ruptured her Achilles tendon, she describes her initial perspective when she got injured. She reveals how beneficial it was to work with another physical therapist, Dr. Meghan, and together debunk the outdated protocols regarding Achilles’ Rupture. Then, Dr. Stacie provides insight on creating an optimal healing environment for the Achilles tendon and how she re-ruptured her Achilles tendon, speaking into self-advocation and realistic rehabilitation goals depending on your personalized journey. Furthermore, Dr. Stacie describes factors that might’ve influenced her re-rupture and the mindset change she had to navigate to rehabilitate optimally! Let’s dive in!

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What You Will Learn In This interview Interview with Dr. Stacie and Dr. Meghan:

6:04 - How did Dr. Stacie injury her Achilles Tendon

9:25 - Dr. Stacie’s initial perspective when she got injured

10:46 - Why Dr. Stacie worked with Dr. Meghan

14:51 - Outdated Achilles Rupture Protocols

16:26 - Partial rupture of Achilles tendon

19:14- Self-advocating for your experience with your doctor

23:19 - Thoughts on Dr. Stacie’s rupture

28:47 - Mindset and injury

34:00 - Was Dr.  Stacie's injury preventable?

36:10 - Setting up goals for rehabilitation

41:30- Is Dr. Stacie still rehabbing

43:13 - Learn more with Dr. Stacie

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To learn more about Dr. Stacie & Dr. Meghan and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/241

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