Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners
Introduction Is characterized by pain, stiffness, maybe some swelling or thickening of Achilles tendon Common running injury – prevalence varies but may make up 6-8%
Introduction Is characterized by pain, stiffness, maybe some swelling or thickening of Achilles tendon Common running injury – prevalence varies but may make up 6-8%
Exercise aim -To improve glute med strength and kinetic chain control ***Note: These are not recipe exercises but rather examples – see your MPT Physiotherapist
Treatment Principles Identify and address potential causes (i.e. intrinsic and extrinsic factors) Reduce pain Strengthen glute med Improve kinetic chain control as a whole Gradual
Introduction An overuse injury characterized by pain on the outside part of the knee Pain can be experienced during activity or at rest with the
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