Maryke Louw3 minCan you walk on a torn Achilles?Yes, you may be able to walk with a torn Achilles tendon, but this doesn't mean you should. In this article we'll discuss how a...
Alison Gould9 minPartial Achilles tears – the symptoms, healing process, and treatmentThis article explains what the partial Achilles tear symptoms are, how the healing process works, and elements of a good rehab programme.
Maryke Louw4 minHow Smoking or Vaping can delay tendon healingYes, vaping is relatively clean compared to regular cigarette smoke which can contain more than 4000 toxic compounds, but if your vaping...
Maryke Louw7 minAchilles Tendon Ruptures/Tears - Diagnosis & TreatmentIt’s extremely important to have an Achilles tendon tear diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If treated quickly, you will likely...
Maryke Louw2 minWhy corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathyINJECTION SERIES: Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy (this article) High Volume...
Maryke Louw3 minAre 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 Louw3 minThese antibiotics can cause Achilles Tendinitis and Tendon RuptureFluoroquinolone antibiotics are highly effective broad‐spectrum antibiotics that work for a wide variety of infections, but they can have...