Achilles Rehab – Don't Confuse Heel Drop Exercises with Stretches!
In this video, Maryke explains why you should not confuse the classic heel drop exercise that you do over the side of a step with a stretch. Their purpose is NOT to stretch the Achilles tendon or calf muscle.
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy needs a different approach altogether: https://youtu.be/mWUzsQILzWA
🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: https://www.treatmyachilles.com
In this video, Maryke explains why you should not confuse the classic heel drop exercise that you do over the side of a step with a stretch. Their purpose is NOT to stretch the Achilles tendon or calf muscle.
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy needs a different approach altogether: https://youtu.be/mWUzsQILzWA
🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: https://www.treatmyachilles.com
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I watched several videos before this one, Maryke, and yours helped me understand the problem and the remedy very well. Thank you!
I was today years old when I learnt that stretching the crap out of my ankles was making my tendinopathy worse.
For insertional achilles tendonitis, should heel drops be avoided or are they ok?
i was doing stretches thinking it would improve but it got worse the bone on my outer ankle was really painful at the last 3 inches during the night that i had to take 2 ibuprofen to get some sleep , i shall now just do flat heel raises ,
Thank you so much.
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Thank you. Very helpful nuance. It makes sense.
I’m getting on a bit but really happy I’m still playing competitive football. However, I’ve been worried my Achilles’ tendons might cause me to stop. Since discovering I need to build strength and not just stretch, I’ve felt massive improvement in my mobility and speed. Thank you!
Can you please make a video on strength training for Achilles tendonitis ?
Does that mean people with high arches will never acheive the Asian squat?
I've been hanging off the step 2 -3 x per day. Feels somewhat better initially, but is not improving after a month, scheduled a Podiatrist visit.
Now I know why, thanks so much!
So is it a good idea to perform static stretching alongside a programme of eccentric heel drops?
Your videos have been life savers, thank you so much. Little question: do you need to warm up before you do the heel drops?
thnk you very much u saved mydays
Was first team hockey but tore my Achilles this was a really a good video
ma'am how are you. My right leg calf mousle very loss. I can't walk properly. I have been suffering since 5 years. I went to doctors. They have asked your disease MND. Now what can I do now. Please give me a advice.
Apologies. I have now looked on your website which has given me the answer.
Can you tell me please what are you're actual qualifications are? Thankyou
Excellent explanations – will check out your blogs!
I was going as low as possible thnx for the informative video