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.

Learn the dos and don’ts of relieving Achilles pain with a massage gun.

We regularly receive emails from people who’ve been stuck with Achilles pain for more than a year, often several years, asking “Is there...

Why your heel can be sensitive when you press on it, why this sensitivity can vary, and why it might remain after the injury has healed.

In this article, we break down how cycling affects an injured Achilles tendon, when it’s beneficial, and when you might need to be cautious.

Our week-by-week guide to the best non-surgical treatment for complete Achilles tendon ruptures.

When healing from a partial or complete Achilles rupture, the right shoes make a difference. Here’s our guide to choosing the best shoes.

How to tell the difference between a gout attack and Achilles tendonitis, how gout affects the Achilles tendon, and how to treat it.

How to adapt Pilates exercises to avoid aggravating the pain and stiffness that typically accompany Achilles tendonitis.

What exercises for Haglund's deformity to avoid, what exercises might be useful, and at what stage of treatment to start doing them.

The best and the worst everyday shoes for Achilles tendonitis - and what to do if you have to wear "incorrect" shoes.

We explain what stem cell treatment for an Achilles injury entails and what the research says about its effectiveness.

The calf and Achilles stretches for heel bursitis that are so commonly prescribed can actually make your injury worse. Do this instead.

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.

Why the treatment for Achilles tenosynovitis/paratenonitis often goes hand-in-hand with the treatment for an injured Achilles tendon.

What the research says about TENS for Achilles tendonitis, and some practical tips on how to use a TENS unit for Achilles tendonitis.

Here’s a complete pickleball warm-up routine with video demos. Also: How to warm up for pickleball if you have Achilles pain.

How to warm up before going running when your Achilles tendon is injured.

Here’s a five-point checklist to figure out why sitting may aggravate your Achilles injury symptoms and advice on what to do in each case.