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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


Tenex procedure rehab protocol for Achilles tendons
This article has some useful tips on Achilles rehab after a Tenex procedure and provides guidance on recovery times.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


Nitroglycerin patches for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work and what are the side effects?
This article looks at how nitroglycerin patches are thought to benefit tendon healing and summarises the results of the latest research.
Maryke Louw
4 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


Compression sock for Achilles tendonitis? Don’t waste your money
Why compressions socks don't help for Achilles tendonitis and what you should do instead for pain relief and long-term recovery.
Alison Gould
3 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


Posterior ankle impingement – Symptoms, tests, and treatment
What is posterior ankle impingement, and how to diagnose and treat it. It is often misdiagnosed as Achilles tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
10 min read


What exercise is OK with Achilles tendonitis if you can’t run?
The activities and exercises in this article will help you to maintain your strength and cardiovascular fitness alongside your rehab.
Steph Davies
5 min read


Injections for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work?
Is it useful to get an injection for Achilles tendonitis? The answer depends on what type of injection we’re talking about.
Maryke Louw
7 min read


Hyaluronic acid for Achilles tendon pain
We explain what hyaluronic acid is and take a look at initial research into its pain reducing qualities for tendons.
Steph Davies
3 min read


Sever’s disease is not a disease – How to manage this injury in active children
What causes Sever’s disease in children, how to treat it while allowing the child to continue doing sports, and how to avoid a recurrence.
Alison Gould
11 min read


How long will my Achilles tendonitis recovery take?
We look at what typical Achilles tendonitis recovery times are and discuss the most common factors that can speed up or delay recovery.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


Achilles tendonitis symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
An overview of the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis, with links to many more articles with further details.
Maryke Louw
11 min read


Achilles tendonitis treatment – What works, what doesn’t work, and what makes it worse?
The best treatment approach for Achilles tendonitis. Also: Treatments that don't work and treatments that may make your injury worse.
Maryke Louw
8 min read


I treated hundreds of patients for Achilles injuries – and then it happened to me
TMA physio Steph Davies on the lessons she learnt trying to get back to running while struggling with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.
Steph Davies
10 min read


Exercises for Achilles tendonitis – Sometimes less is more
When your Achilles tendon is not healing even when you’re doing your rehab exercises, it may be time for the "less is more" approach.
Maryke Louw
4 min read


What’s the difference between Achilles tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, and tendinitis?
There is no significant difference between Achilles tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, and tendinitis. We explain why.
Maryke Louw
4 min read


When to use anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) for Achilles tendonitis and when not to
What types of Achilles tendon injury benefit from NSAIDs, when NSAIDs won't help, and when they may actually hinder your progress.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
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