Both exercises must be done slowly and in a controlled manner. Doing them fast can increase the damage. This may help the Achilles tendon to heal and prevent future injury. Physical therapy is ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPMMedically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Heel ... symptoms. Physical therapy can also be beneficial. Wearing proper footwear, increasing exercise ...

1 School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy ... Tendon microcirculation is considered to be an important factor in tendinosis and the tendon healing process [Fenwick, 2002]. The present study ...

1 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research-Copenhagen (PMR-C); Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University ... Denmark Introduction Elongation of the Achilles tendon ...