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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Why keeping your Achilles tendon too still can make your pain worse and how these three gentle movements can help to alleviate your pain.

Here are some basic principles you can apply to a variety of yoga poses to be kind to your injured Achilles tendon.

We look at various types of bent-knee calf exercise and what the latest research implies for its use in Achilles rehab programmes.

This article has some useful tips on Achilles rehab after a Tenex procedure and provides guidance on recovery times.

This article looks at how nitroglycerin patches are thought to benefit tendon healing and summarises the results of the latest research.

Whether it’s a good idea to exercise with a swollen Achilles tendon depends on why it is swollen or appears to be swollen.