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Best everyday shoes for Achilles tendonitis … and workarounds for the worst shoes

Alison Gould

7 min read

Best everyday shoes for Achilles tendonitis … and workarounds for the worst shoes

The best and the worst everyday shoes for Achilles tendonitis - and what to do if you have to wear "incorrect" shoes.

Stem cell treatment for Achilles injuries?

Maryke Louw

4 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.

Dry needling for Achilles tendonitis – How does it work?

Alison Gould

6 min read

Dry needling for Achilles tendonitis – How does it work?

Does dry needling work for Achilles tendonitis? Yes. We explain how it works and why it won't heal your tendon as a standalone treatment.

TENS for Achilles tendonitis – What it can and cannot do

Maryke Louw

6 min read

TENS for Achilles tendonitis – What it can and cannot do

What the research says about TENS for Achilles tendonitis, and some practical tips on how to use a TENS unit for Achilles tendonitis.

Achilles pain and stiffness after sitting? Five reasons why this might be

Maryke Louw

4 min read

Achilles pain and stiffness after sitting? Five reasons why this might be

Here’s a five-point checklist to figure out why sitting may aggravate your Achilles injury symptoms and advice on what to do in each case.

Tenex procedure rehab protocol for Achilles tendons

Maryke Louw

5 min read

Tenex procedure rehab protocol for Achilles tendons

This article has some useful tips on Achilles rehab after a Tenex procedure and provides guidance on recovery times.

Nitroglycerin patches for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work and what are the side effects?

Maryke Louw

4 min read

Nitroglycerin patches for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work and what are the side effects?

This article looks at how nitroglycerin patches are thought to benefit tendon healing and summarises the results of the latest research.

Swollen Achilles tendon – Why does it swell and when can I exercise?

Alison Gould

4 min read

Swollen Achilles tendon – Why does it swell and when can I exercise?

Whether it’s a good idea to exercise with a swollen Achilles tendon depends on why it is swollen or appears to be swollen.

Compression sock for Achilles tendonitis? Don’t waste your money

Alison Gould

3 min read

Compression sock for Achilles tendonitis? Don’t waste your money

Why compressions socks don't help for Achilles tendonitis and what you should do instead for pain relief and long-term recovery.

Achilles injury recovery time – Five psychological tips to get better quicker

Alison Gould

11 min read

Achilles injury recovery time – Five psychological tips to get better quicker

The five psychological factors that can help injured people to recover from their injuries sooner.

Injections for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work?

Maryke Louw

7 min read

Injections for Achilles tendonitis – Do they work?

Is it useful to get an injection for Achilles tendonitis? The answer depends on what type of injection we’re talking about.

Hyaluronic acid for Achilles tendon pain

Steph Davies

3 min read

Hyaluronic acid for Achilles tendon pain

We explain what hyaluronic acid is and take a look at initial research into its pain reducing qualities for tendons.

How long will my Achilles tendonitis recovery take?

Maryke Louw

5 min read

How long will my Achilles tendonitis recovery take?

We look at what typical Achilles tendonitis recovery times are and discuss the most common factors that can speed up or delay recovery.

Achilles tendonitis treatment – What works, what doesn’t work, and what makes it worse?

Maryke Louw

8 min read

Achilles tendonitis treatment – What works, what doesn’t work, and what makes it worse?

The best treatment approach for Achilles tendonitis. Also: Treatments that don't work and treatments that may make your injury worse.

I treated hundreds of patients for Achilles injuries – and then it happened to me

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.

When to use anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) for Achilles tendonitis and when not to

Maryke Louw

4 min read

When to use anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) for Achilles tendonitis and when not to

What types of Achilles tendon injury benefit from NSAIDs, when NSAIDs won't help, and when they may actually hinder your progress.

How to treat antibiotics induced Achilles tendonitis

Maryke Louw

6 min read

How to treat antibiotics induced Achilles tendonitis

How to treat antibiotics induced Achilles tendonitis, which requires a different approach from other types of tendinopathy.

Chronic Achilles tendonitis treatment – understanding the nature of pain

Alison Gould

8 min read

Chronic Achilles tendonitis treatment – understanding the nature of pain

How chronic Achilles pain can be “unlearnt” by understanding the nature of pain.

Steroid tablets for Achilles tendinopathy – Why it’s not a good idea

Maryke Louw

4 min read

Steroid tablets for Achilles tendinopathy – Why it’s not a good idea

The effect of corticosteroids on your tendons, why it can delay your recovery from Achilles injury, and why doctors still prescribe them.

Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and how much?

Maryke Louw

12 min read

Progressive treatment exercises for Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy: What, when, and how much?

There's no one-size-fits-all Achilles rehab exercise plan. Maryke explains which variables we consider when we design a bespoke plan.

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