What exercise is OK with Achilles tendonitis if you can’t run?
The activities and exercises in this article will help you to maintain your strength and cardiovascular fitness alongside your rehab.
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Steph Davies
- 9 min
I treated hundreds of patients for Achilles injuries – and then it happened to me
TMA physio Steph Davies on the lessons she learnt trying to get back to running while struggling with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Steph Davies
- 5 min
Can I run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis?
This article discusses whether or not you can run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis.
Steph Davies
- 4 min
Choosing the right running shoes for Achilles tendonitis
In this article, we discuss things you should consider when choosing a pair of running shoes when you have Achilles pain.
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
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
- 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...
Steph Davies
- 4 min
Return to running after Achilles tendinopathy: 5 things to consider
Up to 44% of people returning to sport after and Achilles tendinopathy end up with a recurrence of the injury. Here are some things to...
Maryke Louw
- 1 min
Achilles rehab: Think of running as strength training
I find that one of the most common reasons why runners reinjure their Achilles tendons when they go back to running is because they try...
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Should you change your running style if you have Achilles tendinopathy?
The research has not found any strong link between Achilles tendinopathy and altered running mechanics. There is one definite exception...
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
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.
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.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
Achilles tendon pain – What surfaces are best to run on?
Running on softer surfaces may not be the best option when you have an injury like Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis.
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Common Achilles pain training errors – Boom-and-bust cycles
In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
Achilles tendinopathy – Is it OK to train with pain?
How people with Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis can know what level of pain is OK for training and when they shouldn't train.
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Muscles a runner should strengthen to reduce the risk of Achilles injuries
Knowing which muscles are involved in running forms the basis for a perfect to-do list for strength training to prevent Achilles injuries.
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