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Non-surgical treatment for complete Achilles tendon ruptures
Our week-by-week guide to the best non-surgical treatment for complete Achilles tendon ruptures.
Maryke Louw
11 min read


Best shoes for Achilles rupture recovery – With or without surgery
When healing from a partial or complete Achilles rupture, the right shoes make a difference. Here’s our guide to choosing the best shoes.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


Stem cell treatment for Achilles injuries?
We explain what stem cell treatment for an Achilles injury entails and what the research says about its effectiveness.
Maryke Louw
4 min read


Complete Achilles tear treatment – What are the options?
A guide to the pros and cons of surgery vs. wearing an orthopaedic boot when you've torn your Achilles tendon.
Maryke Louw
7 min read


Red flags and tests for Achilles tendon ruptures and tears
The tests for Achilles tendon ruptures and tears that we use in our clinic and the red flags we look out for.
Maryke Louw
8 min read


Swollen Achilles tendon – Why does it swell and when can I exercise?
Whether it’s a good idea to exercise with a swollen Achilles tendon depends on why it is swollen or appears to be swollen.
Alison Gould
4 min read


Achilles injury recovery time – Five psychological tips to get better quicker
The five psychological factors that can help injured people to recover from their injuries sooner.
Alison Gould
11 min read


Pain at the back of the heel? How to figure out what’s causing it and what to do about it
An overview of the most common causes of pain at the back of the heel and what treatments work best for each.
Maryke Louw
10 min read


Can I run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis?
This article discusses whether or not you can run a marathon with Achilles tendonitis.
Steph Davies
6 min read


Achilles rehab after surgery: Exercises, targets, and recovery time
What a typical rehab plan after Achilles tendon surgery should look like, what targets to aim for, and how long recovery should take.
Maryke Louw
14 min read


Got hit in the Achilles tendon? Here’s what injuries it can cause and how to treat them
In this article, we discuss three types of injury that may result from getting hit in the Achilles tendon and how to treat these injuries.
Maryke Louw
4 min read


Can you walk with a torn Achilles tendon?
How a partially as well as fully torn Achilles tendon will affect your walking, and when you may be ready to start walking again.
Maryke Louw
3 min read
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