Helena Havelkova Tears Achilles Tendon

UPDATE: Helena is now back in Czech Republic to recover.

'The struggle you are in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow' 💪🏻 My surgery went well and now I will do all my best to recover fast and be back soon again. Thanks everybody for all the well wishes!!! 😘 Grazie a tutti per vostri messaggi farò tutto possibile per tornare presto in campo. 😘 Děkuju všem za vaše zprávy. Udělám vše pro to, abych se vrátila co nejdřív zase na palubovku. #dayone

A photo posted by Helena Havelkova (@helenahavelkova16) on Jan 5, 2017 at 7:58am PST

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Sadly, the season is over for Czech Republic’s Helena Havelkova who is playing in the Chinese League this season with Canadian Sarah Pavan. She tore her Achilles Tendon a few days ago during a league match.

According to emedicinehealth:

Both surgical and nonsurgical treatment will require an initial period of about six weeks of casting or special braces. The cast may be changed at two- to four-week intervals to slowly stretch the tendon back to its normal length. Casting may be combined with early movement (one to three weeks) to improve overall strength and flexibility.

A heel lift device and, regardless of the choice of treatment, regular physical therapy follow for the remainder of treatment. Consultation with an orthopedic surgeon will determine the treatment and follow-up that is right for you.

It may take 6 months to fully recover.

HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY HELENA!!!

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