It is particularly important to exercise the Achilles tendon with the ankle pointing down as far as possible (i.e., standing way up on tiptoes), because this position places greater amounts of ...

Achilles tendonitis is a painful but frustratingly common running injury. We spoke to leading physio Tom Goom to find out how you can avoid it, recognise early symptoms, and recover effectively.

Objective To assess the effectiveness of low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR) versus high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR) for treating patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a ...

I have modified the protocol to perform the exercises on flat ground instead of off a step, as the step method leads to a negative heal drop which has led to some of my patients developing other ...

The cause of insertional Achilles tendonitis is typically going to be a degeneration of the tendon over time. It comes from heavy usage of the calf muscles, where the tendon attaches at the top ...

Results showed a combination of exercise therapy and ultrasonography-guided corticosteroid injection was associated with improved outcomes in patients with long-standing Achilles tendinopathy ...

One suggested reason for the superiority of LTCR is that reducing tendon compression during rehabilitation is believed to be less provocative for the sensitised insertional region of the Achilles ...