It's freaking crazy that Akers is back at practice.
It doesn't look like he's babying his Achilles.
I'm taken back by this and dumbfounded that he might actually be close to 100%.
If he gets any snaps (during the regular season) and looks explosive, it will be the greatest recovery for this injury of all time.
epicTorn Achilles TendonOnce the wounds have healed, the individual will go through intense physical therapy to improve strength and range of motion. This will be followed by gradual return to work program.
Overall, it will take approximately eight months to even a year for an individual to completely recover from a torn Achilles tendon with surgical intervention.