The journey to recovery from Achilles tendinopathy is not always smooth. The effectiveness of rehabilitation can vary greatly from person to person. One big reason for this is that many people struggle to stick with their exercise plans. This is a problem that needs to be addressed. When it comes to Achilles tendinopathy, the exercises prescribed by physiotherapi...

Achilles tendinopathy, a common problem among athletes, is often treated with eccentric calf exercises. These exercises aim to reduce tendon thickness and increase stiffness by facilitating fluid flow within the tendon. Slow, high-intensity exercises are favored for this purpose. However, scientific proof supporting this practice is scarce. A recent study stepped in ...

You’ve probably heard that shockwave therapy can help with Achilles tendon pain. But does it really work? Let's dig into a study that tried to find out. Researchers wanted to know if adding shockwave therapy to exercise could help people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy feel better and move easier over 12 weeks. They ran a randomised controlled trial, which is ...