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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


Achilles tendonitis rehab – Going beyond the scan results to figure out the best approach
Why factors beyond structural damage to the tendon as shown in scan results should be taken into account when treating Achilles tendonitis.
Alison Gould
7 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


Why increasing the blood flow to your Achilles tendon will not speed up its healing
Why you don’t have to worry about stimulating the blood flow to your injured Achilles tendon and what you should do to make it heal quicker.
Maryke Louw
4 min read


Partial Achilles tears – the symptoms, healing process, and treatment
This article explains what the partial Achilles tear symptoms are, how the healing process works, and elements of a good rehab programme.
Alison Gould
10 min read


How smoking or vaping can delay tendon healing
Yes, vaping is relatively clean compared to regular cigarette smoke, which can contain more than 4,000 toxic compounds, but if your...
Maryke Louw
4 min read


How we can diagnose and treat your Achilles injury 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.
Alison Gould
6 min read
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