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I reserved the domain name, www.heelcatcher.com, many years ago. My intent was to start a personal blog online. Like most good intents, it never happened. I simply did not have the time to set things up. Ironically, the event that gave me the time was an Achilles rupture that happened to me on November 21, 2009. My heelcatcher blog was birthed out of my snapped heel. I wish I would have found a less painful way to get things started.
Category Archives: Achilles Rupture
Achilles Rupture – 10 Years Later
Ten years ago today, I ruptured my Achilles tendon during a taekwondo graduation. It was a sparring match. A chance to show off my taekwondo moves. I was paired against a 16-year old. I was a 41-year old feeling 21 … Continue reading
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Achilles Rupture: 5 Years Later
On November 21, 2009, I ruptured my Achilles tendon during a taekwondo graduation. I was a 41-year old (thinking that I was a 21-year old) sparring a 16-year old. Trying to impress, I started to launch into a jump front … Continue reading
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Achilles Rupture: One Year Later
On November 21, 2009, I ruptured my Achilles tendon during a taekwondo graduation. Three days later I underwent surgery to repair it. The recovery time was six months to a year. I am at that year mark. Overall the tendon … Continue reading
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Sweet Release
Physical therapy has officially ended. Friday was my last day. I have graduated, moved the physical therapy tassel, and received my degree…or at least a large co-pay bill…on my way out the door. I have been released. I am not … Continue reading
Glimpses of Normalcy
I have been walking in normal shoes for a week now. At times I forget that anything is wrong with my Achilles. I have glimpses of normalcy. But then I make a certain move and feel a quick tightness in … Continue reading