Swollen Achilles tendon – Why does it swell and when can I exercise?
Whether it’s a good idea to exercise with a swollen Achilles tendon depends on why it is swollen or appears to be swollen.
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Alison Gould
- 11 min
Achilles injury recovery time – Five psychological tips to get better quicker
The five psychological factors that can help injured people to recover from their injuries sooner.
Maryke Louw
- 10 min
Pain at the back of the heel? How to figure out what’s causing it and what to do about it
An overview of the most common causes of pain at the back of the heel and what treatments work best for each.
Steph Davies
- 5 min
Can I run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis?
This article discusses whether or not you can run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
- 13 min
Achilles rehab after surgery: Exercises, targets, and recovery time
What a typical rehab plan after Achilles tendon surgery should look like, what targets to aim for, and how long recovery should take.
Maryke Louw
- 6 min
Red flags and tests for Achilles tendon ruptures and tears
In this article, we explain the tests for Achilles tendon ruptures and tears that we use in our clinic and the red flags we look out for.
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
- 3 min
Can you walk with a torn Achilles tendon?
How a partially as well as fully torn Achilles tendon will affect your walking, and when you may be ready to start walking again.
Alison Gould
- 9 min
Partial Achilles tears – the symptoms, healing process, and treatment
This article explains what the partial Achilles tear symptoms are, how the healing process works, and elements of a good rehab programme.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
How smoking or vaping can delay tendon healing
Yes, vaping is relatively clean compared to regular cigarette smoke, which can contain more than 4000 toxic compounds, but if your vaping...
Maryke Louw
- 8 min
Achilles tendon ruptures/tears – Diagnosis and treatment
It’s extremely important to have an Achilles tendon tear diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If it is treated quickly, you will...
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.
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
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
- 6 min
Supplements for Achilles tendon repair
People with Achilles tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis may benefit from taking supplements before they do their rehab exercises.
Alison Gould
- 5 min
How we can diagnose and treat your Achilles injury via video call
How we safely assess, diagnose, and treat patients with Achilles injuries via video call and what you can expect from such a consultation.
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