Are squats bad for Achilles tendonitis?
Squats can make your pain worse if you have Achilles tendonitis. How to adapt your squats to take the strain off your Achilles tendon.
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Maryke Louw
- 7 min
Plyometric exercises for Achilles tendon rehab
Plyometrics can be useful for Achilles tendon rehab in some cases, and it is safe when introduced and done in the right way.
Maryke Louw
- 7 min
Try this before you have a Tenex procedure for your Achilles tendon
Tenex has some advantages over other types of surgery, but it shouldn't be your first option for recovery from Achilles tendonitis.
Alison Gould
- 6 min
Why a night splint for Achilles tendonitis is a waste of money
Why a night splint for Achilles tendonitis is not the best option, and what you should do instead to recover from your Achilles injury.
Maryke Louw
- 5 min
Jumping rope and Achilles pain or Achilles tendonitis
1. Can jumping rope cause Achilles pain? 2. Can you use rope jumping as part of your treatment for Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Ankle braces for Achilles tendonitis – do they work?
We explain why braces aren’t very useful for Achilles pain and suggest another simple thing you can do to help alleviate the pain.
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Can I play football (soccer) with Achilles tendonitis?
This article provides some guidelines on whether and how to keep on playing football with an injured Achilles tendon.
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Walking with Achilles tendonitis
We often get asked, 'Is it OK to walk with Achilles tendonitis?' Here, we explain the dos and don'ts of walking with Achilles tendonitis.
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Taping for Achilles tendonitis
We explain why people use kinesiotape on Achilles injuries, what the research says about how effective it is, and what else you can do.
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Shoe inserts for Achilles tendonitis
Heel-raising Achilles tendon inserts for your shoe can help to relieve Achilles pain but will not heal your injury. Here's what to do.
Maryke Louw
- 7 min
Running with Achilles tendonitis - Is it safe? How to decide
Not everyone who has Achilles tendonitis has to stop running, but this doesn’t mean that it’s OK to keep on running regardless of pain or...
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Calcific Achilles tendonitis: Causes and treatment
Calcific Achilles tendonitis is when your usual tendonitis is accompanied by some calcification in your Achilles tendon. This article...
Maryke Louw
- 6 min
Achilles tendinopathy exercise progression - How quickly can you do it?
Why it is better not to do your Achilles tendinopathy exercise progression too quickly, so you can avoid injuring your tendon again.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Why increasing the blood flow to your Achilles tendon will not speed up its healing
Why you don’t have to worry about stimulating the blood flow to your injured Achilles tendon and what you should do to make it heal quicker.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Got hit in the Achilles tendon? Here’s what injuries it can cause and how to treat them
In this article, we discuss three types of injury that may result from getting hit in the Achilles tendon and how to treat these injuries.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Zero-drop shoes and Achilles tendonitis - your questions answered
Do zero-drop shoes cause Achilles tendonitis, and should you wear them while you have Achilles tendonitis? We answer your questions.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Sore Achilles tendon in the morning? Causes and treatment
Does your Achilles tendon feel sore and/or stiff first thing in the morning? This may be a sign of Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Is ice or heat better for Achilles tendonitis?
It is usually better to use ice (cold) rather than heat when you have a painful Achilles tendon, but it has its limitations. Find out why.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Can swimming cause Achilles tendonitis?
It's very unlikely that swimming will cause Achilles tendonitis, but there are some exceptional circumstances in which it may. In this...
Maryke Louw
- 2 min
Can you swim with Achilles tendonitis?
Yes, you can swim with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Depending on how sensitive or...
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