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.
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Alison Gould
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.
Maryke Louw
13 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
4 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.
Alison Gould
10 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.
Maryke Louw
4 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
8 min read
Achilles tendon tears/ruptures – Diagnosis and treatment
It’s extremely important to have an Achilles tendon tear diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If it is treated quickly, you will...
Alison Gould
5 min read
How we can diagnose and treat your Achilles injury online 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.
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