Wondering how to treat a partial Achilles tendon tear and how long it will take to recover? This guide walks you through everything you need to know – from how the tendon heals and what your rehab should look like, to the vital role of inflammation and scar tissue in this process and when surgery might be on the table.

Understand what a partial Achilles tear feels like, how you can tell whether you might have one, and which tests and scans are most useful for diagnosing it.

There are more than one type of shoe insert that can alleviate the heel pain caused by Sever's disease, and some children will benefit more from some than from others. In this article, we'll help you understand what type might help your child the most, when to use them, and for how long.