You know the saying “no pain, no gain”? When it comes to Achilles tendinopathy, this phrase could be amended to “more gain, no pain.” In fact, our patients have shown that the more strength you gain through our special exercise protocol for this condition, the less discomfort you’ll feel. Of course, it can be discouraging […]
The constant ache from Achilles tendonitis can make performing daily activities uncomfortable, and treatment options are not always effective. Because this condition is believed to be degenerative and associated with impaired healing, the tendon loses the natural ability to regenerate or self-heal as time goes on. Physicians often consider administering injections into or around the […]
The Achilles tendon, the longest and strongest tendon in the body, connects calf muscles to the heel bone. When it is injured, the treatment is often individualized. For example, a patient recently began physical therapy after surgery to repair an Achilles tendon he had torn playing basketball. When another patient tore his Achilles tendon, he […]
Although the fibrous Achilles tendon is the strongest band of connective tissue in the body, it is prone to damage, which can necessitate surgery. In one scenario, most of the tendon has degenerated, and the paratenon (the tissue covering the tendon) has become inflamed (paratendonitis), causing pain. Or a person—often a middle-aged weekend athlete playing […]
