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Achilles tendonitis and arthritis – How to tell the difference and how to treat it
Is there a link between Achilles tendonitis and arthritis in the heel? Does arthritis cause Achilles tendonitis? Or can Achilles tendonitis be a sign of arthritis? Sports physio Alison Gould compares and contrasts the two conditions and gives advice on how to treat them.
Alison Gould
7 min read


Exercises for insertional Achilles tendonitis require a different approach
Choosing exercises for insertional Achilles tendonitis require a somewhat different approach than the standard rehab protocol for Achilles injuries. And now fresh research has confirmed what we've been saying for the last few years. Here's what to do differently and what to avoid altogether.
Alison Gould
6 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.
Steph Davies
10 min read


Shoe inserts for Achilles tendonitis
Heel-raising Achilles tendon inserts for your shoe can help to relieve Achilles pain but will not heal your injury. Here's what to do.
Alison Gould
6 min read


Haglund’s deformity treatment – How to avoid surgery
Have you been told that you have a Haglund's deformity that is causing pain in your Achilles tendon or at the back of your heel? In this...
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Top tips for insertional Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy/tendonitis is a very specific kind of Achilles injury. In this article, Maryke explains why you should...
Maryke Louw
3 min read
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