Stem cell treatment for Achilles injuries?
We explain what stem cell treatment for an Achilles injury entails and what the research says about its effectiveness.
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Alison Gould
6 min read
Dry needling for Achilles tendonitis – How does it work?
Does dry needling work for Achilles tendonitis? Yes. We explain how it works and why it won't heal your tendon as a standalone treatment.
Maryke Louw
7 min read
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.
Steph Davies
3 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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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