I find that runners tend to use pain as the main way of gauging how bad an injury is. However, the intensity of pain often does not...

Neuromuscular or motor control may play a role in both the cause as well as the successful treatment of Achilles tendonitis. In this...

Many people believe that transverse friction or cross friction massage can heal an injured Achilles tendon. It cannot.

Shockwave is often prescribed as part of the treatment for Achilles tendonitis. In this article, Maryke discusses how it works, what the...

Corticosteroid injections can provide excellent pain relief in the short term, but they are bad for your tendon in the long run.

After a sudden change in activity (load) or direct trauma, an Achilles tendon may become very painful, so much so that exercise and...

A high volume injection is one of the treatment options for patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Does it work?

The jury is still out on whether a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection is an effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.

You don’t need a scan for us to be able to diagnose you with Achilles tendinopathy, but it can be useful. In this article, I discuss what...

The research has not found any strong link between Achilles tendinopathy and altered running mechanics. There is one definite exception...

Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and how much? Is...

Yes, Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that can weaken you tendon and yes, if left unchecked it can lead to tendon rupture. BUT this...

There’s a “silent” Achilles tendinopathy that has been baffling clinicians and researchers, because it seems to develop even in very...

Achilles tendinopathy exercise series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy – What, when, and how much?...

Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy Exercise Series: Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and...

Yes. The side effects of statins include an increased risk of developing Achilles tendinopathy and of Achilles tendon tears. The...

Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...

Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...

You probably know by now that recovery and rest are very important components of your training programme if you want to avoid overuse...

Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.