Taping for Achilles tendonitis
We explain why people use kinesiotape on Achilles injuries, what the research says about how effective it is, and what else you can do.
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Alison Gould
- 5 min
Shoe inserts for Achilles tendonitis
Heel-raising Achilles tendon inserts for your shoe can help to relieve Achilles pain but will not heal your injury. Here's what to do.
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Why is there a popping feeling in my Achilles tendon?
“Why is there a popping, clicking, or creaking feeling in my Achilles tendon?” is one of the questions we are often asked.
Maryke Louw
- 7 min
Running with Achilles tendonitis - Is it safe? How to decide
Not everyone who has Achilles tendonitis has to stop running, but this doesn’t mean that it’s OK to keep on running regardless of pain or...
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Calcific Achilles tendonitis: Causes and treatment
Calcific Achilles tendonitis is when your usual tendonitis is accompanied by some calcification in your Achilles tendon. This article...
Maryke Louw
- 6 min
Achilles tendinopathy exercise progression - How quickly can you do it?
Why it is better not to do your Achilles tendinopathy exercise progression too quickly, so you can avoid injuring your tendon again.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Why increasing the blood flow to your Achilles tendon will not speed up its healing
Why you don’t have to worry about stimulating the blood flow to your injured Achilles tendon and what you should do to make it heal quicker.
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
- 4 min
Zero-drop shoes and Achilles tendonitis - your questions answered
Do zero-drop shoes cause Achilles tendonitis, and should you wear them while you have Achilles tendonitis? We answer your questions.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Sore Achilles tendon in the morning? Causes and treatment
Does your Achilles tendon feel sore and/or stiff first thing in the morning? This may be a sign of Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Is ice or heat better for Achilles tendonitis?
It is usually better to use ice (cold) rather than heat when you have a painful Achilles tendon, but it has its limitations. Find out why.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Can you walk with a torn Achilles tendon?
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...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Can swimming cause Achilles tendonitis?
It's very unlikely that swimming will cause Achilles tendonitis, but there are some exceptional circumstances in which it may. In this...
Maryke Louw
- 2 min
Can you swim with Achilles tendonitis?
Yes, you can swim with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Depending on how sensitive or...
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Can tight calves cause Achilles tendonitis?
Are your tight calves causing Achilles tendonitis? No. It's rather the other way round. Learn how to relieve your stiff calves.
Maryke Louw
- 6 min
Don't confuse heel drop exercises for Achilles tendonitis with stretching!
Do not confuse heel drop exercises for Achilles tendinopathy with stretching, because they are two very different things.
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
- 7 min
Understanding plantaris tendon pain, how it affects the Achilles, and how to treat it
The plantaris tendon runs right next to the Achilles tendon and is thought to sometimes play a role in why the Achilles tendon gets...
Maryke Louw
- 5 min
How to prevent Achilles pain from derailing your marathon training
Achilles pain, or Achilles tendinopathy, is one of the most common running injuries to throw a spanner in the works of a marathon...
Maryke Louw
- 7 min
Heel bursitis: Causes and treatment
The full name for the bursitis you get in the back of your heel, underneath the Achilles tendon, is retrocalcaneal bursitis. That’s a bit...
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