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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 it can be useful. In this article, I discuss what...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


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
3 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


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
4 min read


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...

Alison Gould
3 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R
Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.

Alison Gould
4 min read


These antibiotics can cause Achilles tendonitis and tendon rupture
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause both Achilles tendonitis and spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture in fit and active people.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Why Relative Rest is so important when treating Achilles pain
People often ask me on YouTube : “For how long should I rest my injury?” The answer to this is “Not long at all!” Injuries don’t heal...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Top 5 reasons why your Achilles is not getting better
Have you tried to get rid of your ongoing Achilles pain, but things aren’t improving? Here are the Top 5 reasons why this might be.

Alison Gould
4 min read


How runners can avoid recurring Achilles pain
Here are some things you can do to minimise the risk of re-injuring your Achilles tendon through running.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Stretching for warm-ups and cool-downs
In this article, I look at the current thinking on the best type of stretches for warm-ups and cool-downs.

Alison Gould
4 min read


Top tips for getting back to running after Achilles tendonitis
Runners whose Achilles pain have caused them to stop running for a while - How they can know when it’s safe to start running again.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Achilles tendinopathy treatment – Understanding tendon capacity
What does "capacity" mean and why is it important to understand this concept/term when you’re recovering from Achilles tendinopathy?

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Is surgery a good idea for my Achilles tendon pain?
This article discusses when surgery should be considered for ongoing Achilles tendon pain with a diagnosis of tendinopathy or tendonitis.

Alison Gould
3 min read


How the menopause can cause Achilles tendinopathy
In this article, we look at how the menopause affects tendons and whether taking hormone replacement therapy can be useful.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Achilles tendon pain – What surfaces are best to run on?
Running on softer surfaces may not be the best option when you have an injury like Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis.

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Common Achilles pain training errors – Boom-and-bust cycles
In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.

Alison Gould
4 min read
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