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Maryke Louw
3 min read
Shockwave treatment for Achilles tendonitis
Shockwave is often prescribed as part of the treatment for Achilles tendonitis. In this article, Maryke discusses how it works, what the...
Maryke Louw
2 min read
Why corticosteroid injections may not be a good treatment option for Achilles tendinopathy
Corticosteroid injections can provide excellent pain relief in the short term, but they are bad for your tendon in the long run.
Alison Gould
5 min read
My Achilles hurts so much? What shall I do?
After a sudden change in activity (load) or direct trauma, an Achilles tendon may become very painful, so much so that exercise and...
Maryke Louw
3 min read
High volume injections as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy
A high volume injection is one of the treatment options for patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Does it work?
Maryke Louw
4 min read
PRP injections for Achilles tendinopathy
The jury is still out on whether a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection is an effective treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Are you worried about rupturing your Achilles tendon? Then read this
Yes, Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that can weaken you tendon and yes, if left unchecked it can lead to tendon rupture. BUT this...
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Why Relative Rest is so important when treating Achilles pain
People often ask me on YouTube : “For how long should I rest my injury?” The answer to this is “Not long at all!” Injuries don’t heal...
Alison Gould
4 min read
Top 5 reasons why your Achilles is not getting better
Have you tried to get rid of your ongoing Achilles pain, but things aren’t improving? Here are the Top 5 reasons why this might be.
Alison Gould
3 min read
Is stretching a good idea with an Achilles tendinopathy?
The role that stretching plays when you have an Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis and why this might be best avoided in the first instance.
Maryke Louw
3 min read
Achilles tendinopathy treatment – Understanding tendon capacity
What does "capacity" mean and why is it important to understand this concept/term when you’re recovering from Achilles tendinopathy?
Alison Gould
3 min read
Is surgery a good idea for my Achilles tendon pain?
This article discusses when surgery should be considered for ongoing Achilles tendon pain with a diagnosis of tendinopathy or tendonitis.
Maryke Louw
5 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
6 min read
Supplements for Achilles tendon repair
People with Achilles tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis may benefit from taking supplements before they do their rehab exercises.
Maryke Louw
6 min read
Why massage isn’t the best treatment for Achilles tendonitis
Why massage can’t fix Achilles tendonitis, but may help for pain relief.
Alison Gould
6 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.
Maryke Louw
4 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.
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