Sever’s disease is not a disease – How to manage this injury in active children
What causes Sever’s disease in children, how to treat it while allowing the child to continue doing sports, and how to avoid a recurrence.
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Steph Davies
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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
Tennis and Achilles tendonitis – When and how to get back out on court
In this article, we discuss the best way to decide when and how (and whether) to return to playing tennis after an Achilles injury.
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
- 5 min
Jumping rope and Achilles pain or Achilles tendonitis
1. Can jumping rope cause Achilles pain? 2. Can you use rope jumping as part of your treatment for Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?
Alison Gould
- 5 min
Can I play football (soccer) with Achilles tendonitis?
This article provides some guidelines on whether and how to keep on playing football with an injured Achilles tendon.
Alison Gould
- 4 min
Walking with Achilles tendonitis
We often get asked, 'Is it OK to walk with Achilles tendonitis?' Here, we explain the dos and don'ts of walking with Achilles tendonitis.
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
- 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
- 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...
Alison Gould
- 3 min
Cross-training when you have Achilles tendonitis
Most active people fear getting an injury that prevents them from doing their usual training. With Achilles tendonitis, walking as well...
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
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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...
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