Eccentric exercises (calf raises) for Achilles tendonitis – How they work and when to use them
Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and how much? Is...
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Maryke Louw
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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
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...
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Isotonic exercises – How to use them for treating Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy – What, when, and how much?...
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Isometric exercises for Achilles tendinopathy – How they work and when to use them
Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy Exercise Series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
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...
Alison Gould
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
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...
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R
Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.
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
- 3 min
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 well...
Alison Gould
- 4 min
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.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
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.
Alison Gould
- 4 min
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.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
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.
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Is stretching a good idea with an Achilles tendinopathy?
The role that stretching plays when you have an Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis and why this might be best avoided in the first instance.
Alison Gould
- 3 min
The best treatment for Achilles tendinopathy (PS it’s you)
The current evidence around the best treatment for Achilles tendinopathy/tendinitis/tendonitis and why this is important.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
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?
Alison Gould
- 3 min
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.
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