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Message: [QUOTE="Tiamat7, post: 3884351, member: 10943"] It is typical. Firstly, we are only one year removed the injury, and covid surely impacted some aspects of rehab. Secondly, due to the weak blood supply to the lower extremity (achilles), progress may be somewhat non-linear. This non-linearity can cause one to feel great one day (e.g., Xavier game), followed by moderate inflammation the next few days. Finally, like any injury, there will be the mental challenge. It is normal for the athlete (or anyone) to be overly sensitive regarding pain perception with respect to the injured limb. In some cases, the individual will feel pain/sensitivity as the tendon heals and scar tissue moves and evolves. In sum, everything is normal so far. Akok might get some spot duty during the tournaments, but I'm optimistic about his prospects for October. Make no mistake, however, this particular injury can change career and life trajectories. [/QUOTE]