Tears

No, you don’t have “micro-tears” in your Achilles tendon

We bust the myth that there are “micro-tears” when you have Achilles tendonitis and that you retear it when you get up in the morning.

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.

Can 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...

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.

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...

Achilles Tendon Ruptures/Tears - Diagnosis & Treatment

It’s extremely important to have an Achilles tendon tear diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If treated quickly, you will likely...

Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy

INJECTION SERIES: Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy (this article) High Volume...

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...

These antibiotics can cause Achilles tendinitis and tendon rupture

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are highly effective broad‐spectrum antibiotics that work for a wide variety of infections, but they can have...