Here is a PT exam of a 43 y/o gentleman with classic signs of an Achilles Tendon Rupture.
A "pop" in the back of the lower leg while accelerating forward in soccer.
Bruising over the Achilles tendon.
A "divot" in the Achilles.
A positive Thompson Test.
Excess toe curling with resisted plantar flexion.
Inability to control plantar flexion descending.
Significant plantar flexion weakness.
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