Optimistic Recovery Trajectory
Kittle's rehab milestones — full body-weight running at speed, a return to cleats, and a surprisingly active post-op golf trip — all point to a recovery that is outpacing initial expectations.
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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is recovering ahead of schedule from Achilles surgery, already running at full body weight at 9 mph on an anti-gravity (AlterG) treadmill and returning to cleats
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New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
George Kittle on Tight End Respect, Mike Evans on the 49ers, F*ck Dallas Shirt & TEU Recap | EP 197
— George Kittle
"Kittle is running at 100% body weight at 9 mph on an anti-gravity treadmill and has returned to cleats — all ahead of schedule. He asked hi…"
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. His rehabilitation timeline has impressed observers, with Kittle even managing to play six rounds of golf in four days at Bandon Dunes just weeks after the procedure
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New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
George Kittle on Tight End Respect, Mike Evans on the 49ers, F*ck Dallas Shirt & TEU Recap | EP 197
— George Kittle
"Kittle is running at 100% body weight at 9 mph on an anti-gravity treadmill and has returned to cleats — all ahead of schedule. He asked hi…"
06:24
. The ahead-of-schedule progress signals an optimistic outlook for his return to the field.
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George Kittle's Achilles Recovery Is Ahead of ScheduleKittle is running at 100% body weight at 9 mph on an anti-gravity treadmill and has returned to cleats — all ahead of schedule. He asked his surgeon post-op if he could golf in March. The answer was yes, and he delivered six rounds in four days.
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