If you’re disheartened by Achilles pain that comes and goes, this article will show you how to start with the positive aspect of the situation – that you’re pain-free at times – and then sidestep the common mistakes that make people’s Achilles tendonitis flare up again.

Achilles injury prevention for runners includes strengthening your muscles as high up as around your bum and hips. Learn which main muscles we use for running, how you can test whether each of them is strong enough to avoid an Achilles overuse injury, and how to strengthen those that need attention.

1. Can jumping rope cause Achilles pain? 2. Can you use rope jumping as part of your treatment for Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?

Do zero-drop shoes cause Achilles tendonitis, and should you wear them while you have Achilles tendonitis? We answer your questions.

It's very unlikely that swimming will cause Achilles tendonitis, but there are some exceptional circumstances in which it might do so. In this article I'll explain why swimming isn't a common cause of Achilles pain, as well as when or in what circumstances it may cause it. Remember, if you need help with your Achilles injury, you're welcome to consult one of our team via video call. The terms tendinitis, tendonitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy mean the same thing for all pra

Achilles pain, or Achilles tendinopathy, is one of the most common running injuries to throw a spanner in the works of a marathon training programme. This article will show you how to structure your training like an elite marathon athlete by using "prehab" to avoid injuring your Achilles tendon in the run-up to the big race. In this article: What causes Achilles pain during marathon training? What elite marathon athletes do What to do before you start your marathon training p

Up to 44% of people returning to sport after and Achilles tendonitis end up with a recurrence of the injury. Here are some things to consider if you think you are ready to return to running after Achilles tendonitis to reduce the risk of this happening to you. Remember, if you need help with an Achilles injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physio team via video call. The terms tendinitis, tendonitis, tendinosis, and tendinopathy mean the same thing for all practical

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

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause both Achilles tendonitis and spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture in fit and active people.

In this article, I look at the current thinking on the best type of stretches for warm-ups and cool-downs.

In this article, we look at how the menopause affects tendons and whether taking hormone replacement therapy can be useful.

In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.