Republican North Carolina Rep. Dan Bishop suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a weekend game of pickleball, he said Wednesday.
“I unfortunately tore my Achilles tendon over the weekend in an ill-advised game of pickleball, but I’ll be back on my feet soon. It’s a privilege to serve the good people of [North Carolina’s Eighth District], & I’ll be back in DC for votes, come hell or high water. They can’t keep me down for long!” he tweeted.
I unfortunately tore my Achilles tendon over the weekend in an ill-advised game of pickleball, but I’ll be back on my feet soon. It’s a privilege to serve the good people of #NC08, & I’ll be back in DC for votes, come hell or high water.
They can’t keep me down for long! #ncpol pic.twitter.com/V3ZcpdF0dv
— Rep. Dan Bishop (@RepDanBishop) April 5, 2023
The Achilles tendon runs along the back of the lower leg and foot. A ruptured Achilles tendon is a common injury for basketball and football players, and the injury typically has a six-to-twelve month recovery time. The injury can be treated with either surgery or physical therapy.
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