Isometric exercises for Achilles injuries (whether it's Achilles tendonitis or tendon tears) are useful only in some cases. We demonstrate variations on isometric calf raises and provide guidelines on when and how they would be appropriate for Achilles injury rehab.

One would think that calf muscle stretches should be one of the most obvious Sever’s disease stretches, but they can actually worsen your child’s symptoms if done too early or aggressively. Learn why this is and what alternative stretches are more useful – with instructions and video demos.

The different types of eccentric calf raise, how they help your Achilles tendon to recover, when they’re useful, and when other exercises might be a better fit for your rehab.

Learn what is Sever’s disease, what causes it, and how to recognise it in your child.

Struggling with pain at the top of your Achilles tendon? Learn what causes this type of pain, how to identify it, and the most effective treatment steps to get you back to pain-free movement.

Did you feel a sudden pain and a popping sensation in your calf muscle or high up in the Achilles tendon? Learn why it’s important to know whether it’s a calf muscle tear or a high Achilles tendon rupture, what treatment steps to take, and how long recovery might take.

One emerging option for the treatment of Achilles tendon injuries is red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation. This treatment uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cells and tissues. But does it actually help Achilles tendons?

Carrying extra weight – especially around your waist – might be causing more trouble than just placing extra physical demands on your Achilles tendon. Research links being overweight to changes inside the Achilles tendon itself, increasing your risk of injury. Here's what the science says – and how fat in various areas of your body can cause tendon trouble in different ways.

Planning a holiday when you’re dealing with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy can feel stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. With the right preparation, you can still enjoy your trip without making your injury worse. Whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or going on a hiking break, simple changes to your daily routine, footwear, and activity levels can help protect your Achilles.

The right shoes for heel bursitis (aka retrocalcaneal bursitis) could go a long way towards making you more comfortable while you recover from this painful condition. In addition to some general guidelines, this article covers walking shoes as well as running shoes for heel bursitis and explains how you might get away with not having to buy new shoes at all!

If your toes hurt during your prescribed calf raises for Achilles rehab, it’s worth trying a few alternatives. Sports physio Maryke Louw demonstrates three options that can help you strengthen your calves and Achilles tendon without aggravating your toes.

Is there a link between Achilles tendonitis and arthritis in the heel? Does arthritis cause Achilles tendonitis? Or can Achilles tendonitis be a sign of arthritis? Sports physio Alison Gould compares and contrasts the two conditions and gives advice on how to treat them.