Anterior drawer test: Hold posterior end foot and drawer foot anteriorly.
Ankle dorsiflexion (DF) & plantarflexion (PF).
Anterior drawer test: Hold posterior end foot and drawer foot anteriorly.
Peroneal tendon palpation.
Thompson test: Compress calf muscle in prone position, an intact Achilles tendon will cause the foot to plantarflex.
Acute Achilles tendon rupture is a common tendon injury, especially occurring in unconditioned athletes. The diagnosis can be delayed as the other weak muscles around the ankle that also provide foot plantarflexion, masks the severity of the acute Achilles tendon rupture.