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Achilles tenosynovitis – Treatment when the sheath around your tendon is painful
Why the treatment for Achilles tenosynovitis/paratenonitis often goes hand-in-hand with the treatment for an injured Achilles tendon.

Maryke Louw
10 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


What’s the difference between Achilles tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, and tendinitis?
There is no significant difference between Achilles tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, and tendinitis. We explain why.

Maryke Louw
4 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 tendonitis vs. plantar fasciitis – How to tell the difference
The main differences between Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis, how to treat them, and what to do if you have both.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Achilles tendinopathy – Do I need a scan?
You don’t need a scan for us to be able to diagnose you with Achilles tendinopathy, but it can be useful. In this article, I discuss what...

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


Why do I have a lump in my Achilles tendon?
In this article, I explain what happens to your Achilles tendon when you get a tendinopathy and why it develops a lump.

Maryke Louw
4 min read
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