Physiotherapy for Achilles Tendinopathy in Ancaster & Hamilton

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Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common lower limb injuries in both recreational and competitive athletes — accounting for approximately 11% of all running injuries according to research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2002). It is also one of the conditions where physiotherapy has its strongest and most consistent evidence base.

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body — but it is also one of the most susceptible to overload injury when training load increases faster than the tendon can adapt. At Interlink Physiotherapy we help patients across Ancaster and Hamilton resolve their Achilles pain and return to full activity with a loading program that is backed by some of the most robust evidence in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

What is Achilles Tendinopathy?

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Not sure if physiotherapy is right for your Achilles tendinopathy? Come in and talk to us. In 20 minutes we will listen to what is going on, give you our honest clinical opinion, and tell you exactly what we think it will take to fix it. No cost. No commitment. No sales pitch.

Takes 2 minutes to book. Most insurance plans accepted. Serving Ancaster & Hamilton.

Achilles tendinopathy is closely related to plantar fasciitis — read about our plantar fasciitis treatment.

Ankle mobility restrictions frequently contribute to Achilles loading — learn about our ankle sprain treatment.

References

  • Alfredson H, Pietila T, Jonsson P, et al. Heavy-load eccentric calf muscle training for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinosis. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 1998.
  • Magnussen RA, Dunn WR, Thomson AB. Nonoperative treatment of midportion Achilles tendinopathy: a systematic review. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2009.
  • Beyer R, Kongsgaard M, Hougs Kjaer B, et al. Heavy slow resistance versus eccentric training as treatment for Achilles tendinopathy. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015.
  • Bohm S, Mersmann F, Arampatzis A. Human tendon adaptation in response to mechanical loading. Journal of Experimental Biology. 2015.
  • Rio E, Kidgell D, Purdam C, et al. Isometric exercise induces analgesia and reduces inhibition in patellar tendinopathy. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2015.
  • Kearney RS, Parsons N, Metcalfe D, et al. Injection therapies for Achilles tendinopathy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2015.

All references can be independently verified at pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Many conditions are clinically related — addressing them together often leads to faster and more complete recovery.