Planning a holiday when you’re dealing with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy can feel stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. With the right preparation, you can still enjoy your trip without making your injury worse. Whether you’re heading to the beach, exploring a new city, or going on a hiking break, simple changes to your daily routine, footwear, and activity levels can help protect your Achilles.

Is there a link between Achilles tendonitis and arthritis in the heel? Does arthritis cause Achilles tendonitis? Or can Achilles tendonitis be a sign of arthritis? Sports physio Alison Gould compares and contrasts the two conditions and gives advice on how to treat them.

Choosing exercises for insertional Achilles tendonitis require a somewhat different approach than the standard rehab protocol for Achilles injuries. And now fresh research has confirmed what we've been saying for the last few years. Here's what to do differently and what to avoid altogether.