Stretching for warm-ups and cool-downs
In this article, I look at the current thinking on the best type of stretches for warm-ups and cool-downs.
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Maryke Louw
4 min read
Top tips for getting back to running after Achilles tendonitis
Runners whose Achilles pain have caused them to stop running for a while - How they can know when it’s safe to start running again.
Alison Gould
3 min read
Is stretching a good idea with an Achilles tendinopathy?
The role that stretching plays when you have an Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis and why this might be best avoided in the first instance.
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Achilles tendinopathy treatment – Understanding tendon capacity
What does "capacity" mean and why is it important to understand this concept/term when you’re recovering from Achilles tendinopathy?
Alison Gould
3 min read
Is surgery a good idea for my Achilles tendon pain?
This article discusses when surgery should be considered for ongoing Achilles tendon pain with a diagnosis of tendinopathy or tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
5 min read
How the menopause can cause Achilles tendinopathy
In this article, we look at how the menopause affects tendons and whether taking hormone replacement therapy can be useful.
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Achilles tendon pain – What surfaces are best to run on?
Running on softer surfaces may not be the best option when you have an injury like Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis.
Alison Gould
4 min read
Common Achilles pain training errors – Boom-and-bust cycles
In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Achilles tendinopathy – Is it OK to train with pain?
How people with Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis can know what level of pain is OK for training and when they shouldn't train.
Alison Gould
3 min read
Muscles a runner should strengthen to reduce the risk of Achilles injuries
Knowing which muscles are involved in running forms the basis for a perfect to-do list for strength training to prevent Achilles injuries.
Maryke Louw
6 min read
Supplements for Achilles tendon repair
People with Achilles tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis may benefit from taking supplements before they do their rehab exercises.
Maryke Louw
6 min read
Why massage isn’t the best treatment for Achilles tendonitis
Why massage can’t fix Achilles tendonitis, but may help for pain relief.
Alison Gould
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How we can diagnose and treat your Achilles injury online via video call
How we safely assess, diagnose, and treat patients with Achilles injuries via video call and what you can expect from such a consultation.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Why do I have a lump in my Achilles tendon?
In this article, I explain what happens to your Achilles tendon when you get a tendinopathy and why it develops a lump.
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