I had to wear a plastic leg brace for support, and had four months of physiotherapy. It took a good ten months for my Achilles tendon to get back to normal. It's a careful balancing act between ...

but the following are possible ways that the exercises support the Achilles: The technique puts a load on the Achilles, which may help the tendon adapt to strains associated with daily activity.

If you feel like you’ve just been kicked in the bottom of your heel, but turn around to see nobody there, you may be experiencing an issue with your Achilles tendon or plantar fascia.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasound can correctly visualise partial ruptures of the proximal Achilles tendon. Method: This was a prospective study in which all ...

Do you keep feeling a sharp pain in your Achilles tendon when you set out to run? Forget changing trainers or investing in expensive massages – try these three hip openers instead. Resting ...

Discussion The study results demonstrate the microcirculatory effects of ultrasound and vibration gun interventions on the Achilles tendon. The results support the efficacy of the two physical agents ...