Comments on: Misty May-Treanor ruptures Achilles tendon dancing with the stars. What is that? http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/ Tips from health-care professionals on healthy living, medical controversies, personal growth and more. From James Hubbard's My Family Doctor Magazine. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:45:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-807 James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:42:39 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-807 Thanks Cate, There goes my "heels" theory. Good luck on your recuperation. It does take time. Thanks Cate,

There goes my “heels” theory.

Good luck on your recuperation. It does take time.

]]> By: Cate http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-804 Cate Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:21:36 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-804 I saw a video of the injury, and she was actually wearing tennis shoes at the time. She made a joke that she had been doing a lot of the dancing with heels on, but ironically the injury happened when she was in flat shoes. This actually makes sense though - the tendon is under more tension in flat shoes than in heels. Also - she's accustomed to the soft sand surface when she's playing volleyball - the hard surfaced dance floor would create more resistance than she's used to when forcefully pushing off. I've given this some thought because I'm currently about 10 weeks post-rupture and repair myself (weekend warrior - tennis variety), and returning to walking has been much easier in shoes with an inch or so of heel than in bare feet or flats. Things are getting better every week, but it'll be a while before I'm close to normal. I saw a video of the injury, and she was actually wearing tennis shoes at the time. She made a joke that she had been doing a lot of the dancing with heels on, but ironically the injury happened when she was in flat shoes. This actually makes sense though - the tendon is under more tension in flat shoes than in heels. Also - she’s accustomed to the soft sand surface when she’s playing volleyball - the hard surfaced dance floor would create more resistance than she’s used to when forcefully pushing off.

I’ve given this some thought because I’m currently about 10 weeks post-rupture and repair myself (weekend warrior - tennis variety), and returning to walking has been much easier in shoes with an inch or so of heel than in bare feet or flats. Things are getting better every week, but it’ll be a while before I’m close to normal.

]]> By: James Hubbard http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-724 James Hubbard Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:47:16 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-724 That's an excellent point, Chuck. I failed to mention that the flouroquinolone class of antibiotics (Cipro, Levaquine, Avalox, etc.) can weaken tendons leading to ruptures. I even blogged about it http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/07/some-antibiotics-may-increase-your-risk-of-tendon-rupture/ That’s an excellent point, Chuck. I failed to mention that the flouroquinolone class of antibiotics (Cipro, Levaquine, Avalox, etc.) can weaken tendons leading to ruptures. I even blogged about it http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/07/some-antibiotics-may-increase-your-risk-of-tendon-rupture/

]]> By: Chuck Marshall http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-715 Chuck Marshall Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:58:26 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-715 Considering that Misty May-Treanor is a trained athlete in prime physical condition, I wonder if her surprise rupture could possibly be related to any recent antibiotics treatment she's been on? There's a lot of controversy around the antibiotics connection to abnormally high rates of acute tendonitis and ruptures of the Achilles tendon. I ruptured my right Achilles tendon 6 months ago and it's a very slow, tedious recovery process. I was on crutches for almost 2 months, all a very humbling experience for someone used to being very active, mobile and independent (I couldn't even drive myself to my doctor appointments). My surgeon said you never recover 100%...90-95% is about as good as it gets and there is a 5% risk of a re-rupture to always be mindful of as well; it's rare but it can happen. I wish the best for Misty as she has a lot of work ahead of her on the road to recovery. I know what she's in for... Considering that Misty May-Treanor is a trained athlete in prime physical condition, I wonder if her surprise rupture could possibly be related to any recent antibiotics treatment she’s been on? There’s a lot of controversy around the antibiotics connection to abnormally high rates of acute tendonitis and ruptures of the Achilles tendon.

I ruptured my right Achilles tendon 6 months ago and it’s a very slow, tedious recovery process. I was on crutches for almost 2 months, all a very humbling experience for someone used to being very active, mobile and independent (I couldn’t even drive myself to my doctor appointments). My surgeon said you never recover 100%…90-95% is about as good as it gets and there is a 5% risk of a re-rupture to always be mindful of as well; it’s rare but it can happen. I wish the best for Misty as she has a lot of work ahead of her on the road to recovery. I know what she’s in for…

]]> By: James Hubbard http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-712 James Hubbard Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:20:48 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-712 Thanks Pamela, I enjoyed your post on the same subject. If anyone wants more info on prevention of this injury go to Pamela's post http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/fitness/2008/10/feeling-for-mis.html Thanks Pamela,

I enjoyed your post on the same subject. If anyone wants more info on prevention of this injury go to Pamela’s post http://www.beloblog.com/ProJo_Blogs/fitness/2008/10/feeling-for-mis.html

]]> By: Pamela Reinsel Cotter http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-706 Pamela Reinsel Cotter Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:13:52 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-706 The high heels -- that probably is it! That's a great deduction. I'm one of those women who torture themselves with heels several times a week, and my calves are pretty strong. BTW -- Thanks for commenting on my post, too. The high heels — that probably is it! That’s a great deduction. I’m one of those women who torture themselves with heels several times a week, and my calves are pretty strong. BTW — Thanks for commenting on my post, too.

]]> By: James Hubbard http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-705 James Hubbard Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:12:36 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-705 Thanks, Dr Parker. I agree. You usually can even see it externally. Thanks, Dr Parker. I agree. You usually can even see it externally.

]]> By: Steve Parker, M.D. http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/2008/10/misty-mae-treanor-ruptures-achilles-tendon-dancing-with-the-stars-what-is-that/#comment-704 Steve Parker, M.D. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:02 +0000 http://www.familydoctormag.com/blog/?p=752#comment-704 You are so right about exercise being the real Fountain of Youth. Even middle-aged folks who start a moderate exercise program can reduce their "functional age" by 10-20 years. By that, I mean a 65 year old would have the vigor and stamina of a 55 year old. You are so right about exercise being the real Fountain of Youth. Even middle-aged folks who start a moderate exercise program can reduce their “functional age” by 10-20 years. By that, I mean a 65 year old would have the vigor and stamina of a 55 year old.

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