First, let me say thank you to everyone on the team for all the fantastic information, guidance, and the overwhelmingly friendly demeanor in which both are provided. You’ve found a convert and are the first source I mention when people ask me about training. Here’s hoping you make it to Minnesota one of these days for a seminar.
My wife ruptured her Achilles tendon about two months ago and has moved on to the “boot” portion of her rehab. She’s itching to do as much as possible, as soon as possible, and I have three quick questions:
(1) We’ve already started with upper body work, avoiding anything where the kinetic chain continues through the feet: i.e., no leg drive on benches, seated presses, some arm assistance stuff, all relatively light as she regains strength after a while off. I assume this is OK, but is this pushing things?
(2) If all continues to go well with recovery, should regular programming with squats, deadlift, etc. start up again once she’s able to ditch the boot for good (in about a month)?
(3) Is there anything she should be careful about or beware when getting started in earnest again?
Thank you again!