Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

The Alfredson Protocol involves heel drop exercises that help strengthen the Achilles tendon. You should feel mild to ...

While the Achilles tendon may be injured in several different locations, one of the worst running injuries occurs when the Achilles is damaged directly at its attachment on the heel. With this injury, ...

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

Objectives To investigate if daily treatment with glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) ointment, over 24 weeks combined with a 12-week eccentric exercise programme is more effective for chronic mid-portion ...