Adapting Pilates for Achilles tendonitis
How to adapt Pilates exercises to avoid aggravating the pain and stiffness that typically accompany Achilles tendonitis.
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Alison Gould
6 min read
Pickleball warm-up demo – And what to do with a painful Achilles tendon
Here’s a complete pickleball warm-up routine with video demos. Also: How to warm up for pickleball if you have Achilles pain.
Alison Gould
5 min read
Yoga and Achilles tendonitis – Tips and tricks for pain relief
Here are some basic principles you can apply to a variety of yoga poses to be kind to your injured Achilles tendon.
Alison Gould
10 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.
Steph Davies
9 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
5 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
4 min read
Tennis and Achilles tendonitis – When and how to get back out on court
In this article, we discuss the best way to decide when and how (and whether) to return to playing tennis after an Achilles injury.
Steph Davies
4 min read
Choosing the right running shoes for Achilles tendonitis
In this article, we discuss things you should consider when choosing a pair of running shoes when you have Achilles pain.
Maryke Louw
5 min read
Jumping rope and Achilles pain or Achilles tendonitis
1. Can jumping rope cause Achilles pain? 2. Can you use rope jumping as part of your treatment for Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?
Alison Gould
5 min read
Can I play football (soccer) with Achilles tendonitis?
This article provides some guidelines on whether and how to keep on playing football with an injured Achilles tendon.
Alison Gould
4 min read
Walking with Achilles tendonitis
We often get asked, 'Is it OK to walk with Achilles tendonitis?' Here, we explain the dos and don'ts of walking with Achilles tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
7 min read
Running with Achilles tendonitis - Is it safe? How to decide
Not everyone who has Achilles tendonitis has to stop running, but this doesn’t mean that it’s OK to keep on running regardless of pain or...
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Zero-drop shoes and Achilles tendonitis - your questions answered
Do zero-drop shoes cause Achilles tendonitis, and should you wear them while you have Achilles tendonitis? We answer your questions.
Maryke Louw
3 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
Can swimming cause Achilles tendonitis?
It's very unlikely that swimming will cause Achilles tendonitis, but there are some exceptional circumstances in which it might do so. In...
Maryke Louw
2 min read
Can you swim with Achilles tendonitis?
Yes, you can swim with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Depending on how sensitive or...
Maryke Louw
5 min read
How to prevent Achilles pain from derailing your marathon training
Achilles pain, or Achilles tendinopathy, is one of the most common running injuries to throw a spanner in the works of a marathon...
Steph Davies
4 min read
Return to running after Achilles tendonitis: 5 things to consider
Up to 44% of people returning to sport after and Achilles tendonitis end up with a recurrence of the injury. Here are some things to...
Maryke Louw
1 min read
Achilles rehab: Think of running as strength exercise
I find that one of the most common reasons why runners reinjure their Achilles tendons when they go back to running is because they try...
Alison Gould
3 min read
Cross-training when you have Achilles tendonitis
Most active people fear getting an injury that prevents them from doing their usual training. With Achilles tendonitis, walking as well...
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