So, here's an update. The crutches lasted a day. I can walk on it fine, just been stretching it a lot, and apply the heat, per the doc. I did P90X Stretch yesterday without any issues. My seven-day DL stint expires tomorrow.

I got a voice mail this morning to work a youth (sixth grade) boys playoff game Friday night. Small court, 16-minute halves (wish HS did that), not very taxing. I'm leaning towards taking it.

I have also lost games because of achilles problems. There are two stretches from my doctor and therapist that really help and strengthen that area. #1:straight leg heel lifts. #2: bent knee heel lifts. You stand on the edge of a step with just your toes on the step. Slowly lift your heels up and down. I usually do 20-25 lifts with each exercise. The exercises can be done as often as you want. On bad days, I will do them every time I am on the stairs. Keep doing these stretches the rest of your season.