Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy is a painful overuse injury of the Achilles tendon most commonly seen in runners and sports that involve repetitive jumping, leading to altered tendon structure and reduced load capacity. This injury is not limited to the athletic population and is a commonly seen in patients presenting to physiotherapy. Causes Training Errors…

Achilles Rupture

Achilles Rupture The achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and has a role in transferring forces that allow us to walk, run and jump. An Achilles rupture is a complete or partial tear of the achilles tendon from your heel bone (calcaneus) Causes Achilles tendon rupture is commonly caused by sudden…