Achilles tendonitis – Absence of pain does not equal full recovery
I find that runners tend to use pain as the main way of gauging how bad an injury is. However, the intensity of pain often does not...
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Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Neuromuscular control for Achilles tendonitis rehab
Neuromuscular or motor control may play a role in both the cause as well as the successful treatment of Achilles tendonitis. In this...
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Don’t do cross friction massage on your Achilles tendon!
Oh for goodness sake, how is it possible that so many people believe that transverse friction or cross friction massage can heal an...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Shockwave treatment for Achilles tendonitis
Shockwave is often prescribed as part of the treatment for Achilles tendonitis. In this article, Maryke discusses how it works, what the...
Maryke Louw
- 2 min
Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy
Corticosteroid injections can provide excellent pain relief in the short term, but they are bad for your tendon in the long run.
Alison Gould
- 5 min
My Achilles hurts so much? What shall I do?
After a sudden change in activity (load) or direct trauma, an Achilles tendon may become very painful, so much so that exercise and...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
High volume injections as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy
A high volume injection is one of the treatment options for patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Does it work?
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
PRP injections for Achilles tendinopathy
The jury is still out on whether a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection is an effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Achilles tendinopathy – Do I need a scan?
You don’t need a scan for us to be able to diagnose you with Achilles tendinopathy, but they can be useful. In this article, I discuss...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Should you change your running style if you have Achilles tendinopathy?
The research has not found any strong link between Achilles tendinopathy and altered running mechanics. There is one definite exception...
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Eccentric exercises (calf raises) for Achilles tendonitis – How they work and when to use them
Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and how much? Is...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Are you worried about rupturing your Achilles tendon? Then read this
Yes, Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that can weaken you tendon and yes, if left unchecked it can lead to tendon rupture. BUT this...
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
How your nerves may affect/cause Achilles tendinopathy
There’s a “silent” Achilles tendinopathy that has been baffling clinicians and researchers, because it seems to develop even in very...
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Isotonic exercises – How to use them for treating Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy – What, when, and how much?...
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Isometric exercises for Achilles tendinopathy – How they work and when to use them
Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy Exercise Series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Can statins cause Achilles tendinopathy?
Yes. The side effects of statins include an increased risk of developing Achilles tendinopathy and of Achilles tendon tears. The...
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Achilles pain training errors: Too much high intensity training
Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Achilles pain training errors: Large increases in weekly mileage
Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Three signs that you need more recovery time in your running programme
You probably know by now that recovery and rest are very important components of your training programme if you want to avoid overuse...
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R
Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.
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