The cause of insertional Achilles tendonitis is typically going to be a degeneration of the tendon over time. It comes from heavy usage of the calf muscles, where the tendon attaches at the top ...

Objective To assess the effectiveness of low tendon compression rehabilitation (LTCR) versus high tendon compression rehabilitation (HTCR) for treating patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

I have modified the protocol to perform the exercises on flat ground instead of off a step, as the step method leads to a negative heal drop which has led to some of my patients developing other ...

Achilles tendonitis is a painful but frustratingly common running injury. We spoke to leading physio Tom Goom to find out how you can avoid it, recognise early symptoms, and recover effectively.

Achilles tendon damage is common. It can be painful and make it difficult to exercise or even walk. Stretches can help speed up healing and improve mobility. In this article, we briefly outline a ...

Insertional Achilles tendonitis initially presents as pain at the heel where the Achilles tendon connects. As the condition becomes chronic, the tendon can thicken and a bone spur can develop.

Most exercises and stretches for Haglund’s deformity focus on relieving stress on the Achilles tendon. This tendon is most often the tissue that the Haglund’s bump is irritating.

The Achilles has several unique characteristics that set it apart from other tendons in the body. One is a poor blood supply to the area, which sometimes contributes to the chronic nature of ...

One suggested reason for the superiority of LTCR is that reducing tendon compression during rehabilitation is believed to be less provocative for the sensitised insertional region of the Achilles ...