Injections for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work?
Is it useful to get an injection for Achilles tendonitis? The answer depends on what type of injection we’re talking about.
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Steph Davies
- 3 min
Hyaluronic acid for Achilles tendon pain
We explain what hyaluronic acid is and take a look at initial research into its pain reducing qualities for tendons.
Maryke Louw
- 2 min
Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy
Corticosteroid injections can provide excellent pain relief in the short term, but they are bad for your tendon in the long run.
Maryke Louw
- 3 min
High volume injections as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy
A high volume injection is one of the treatment options for patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Does it work?
Maryke Louw
- 4 min
PRP injections for Achilles tendinopathy
The jury is still out on whether a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection is an effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
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