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.
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Alison Gould
6 min read
Why a night splint for Achilles tendonitis is a waste of money
Why a night splint for Achilles tendonitis is not the best option, and what you should do instead to recover from your Achilles injury.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Ankle braces for Achilles tendonitis – do they work?
We explain why braces aren’t very useful for Achilles pain and suggest another simple thing you can do to help alleviate the pain.
Alison Gould
5 min read
Taping for Achilles tendonitis
We explain why people use kinesiotape on Achilles injuries, what the research says about how effective it is, and what else you can do.
Maryke Louw
5 min read
Using a walking boot for Achilles tendonitis or pain
Why it's bad for you to wear an orthopeadic boot for too long when you have Achilles tendonitis, and what to do if you've been wearing one.
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