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Chronic Achilles tendonitis – What it means and how to treat it
We regularly receive emails from people who’ve been stuck with Achilles pain for more than a year, often several years, asking “Is there...
Maryke Louw
9 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
No, you don’t have “micro-tears” in your Achilles tendon
We bust the myth that there are “micro-tears” when you have Achilles tendonitis and that you retear it when you get up in the morning.
Maryke Louw
4 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?
Maryke Louw
5 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.
Alison Gould
4 min read
Calcific Achilles tendonitis: Causes and treatment
Calcific Achilles tendonitis is when your usual tendonitis is accompanied by some calcification in your Achilles tendon. This article...
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Got hit in the Achilles tendon? Here’s what injuries it can cause and how to treat them
In this article, we discuss three types of injury that may result from getting hit in the Achilles tendon and how to treat these injuries.
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
4 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
3 min read
Can tight calves cause Achilles tendonitis?
Are your tight calves causing Achilles tendonitis? No. It's rather the other way round. Learn how to relieve your stiff calves.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
How your nerves may affect/cause Achilles tendinopathy
There’s a “silent” Achilles tendinopathy that has been baffling clinicians and researchers, because it seems to develop even in very...
Maryke Louw
4 min read
Can statins cause Achilles tendinopathy?
Yes. The side effects of statins include an increased risk of developing Achilles tendinopathy and of Achilles tendon tears. The...
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Achilles pain training errors: Too much high intensity training
Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...
Alison Gould
4 min read
Achilles pain training errors: Large increases in weekly mileage
Training Error Series: Common Achilles pain training errors: Boom and bust cycles Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R Achilles...
Alison Gould
3 min read
Achilles pain training errors: Not enough R&R
Rest and recovery are important factors to consider as part of injury prevention and treatment.
Alison Gould
4 min read
These antibiotics can cause Achilles tendonitis and tendon rupture
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause both Achilles tendonitis and spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture in fit and active people.
Maryke Louw
4 min read
How the menopause can cause Achilles tendinopathy
In this article, we look at how the menopause affects tendons and whether taking hormone replacement therapy can be useful.
Maryke Louw
5 min read
Common Achilles pain training errors – Boom-and-bust cycles
In this article, we explore the "boom-and-bust cycle" training error.
Alison Gould
4 min read
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