Foam Rolling & Massage For Achilles Tendonitis - Dos & Don’ts

Sports physio Maryke demonstrates how you can self-massage for Achilles pain relief while avoiding common mistakes that could make your Achilles pain worse.

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📚Chapters in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:34 What massage can and cannot do for Achilles tendonitis
00:01:27 How NOT to do massage for Achilles tendonitis
00:02:39 Self-massage: Using hands
00:09:09 Self-massage: Using foam roller
00:13:39 How we can help

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References:
Van Der Vlist, A. C., et al. (2021). "Which treatment is most effective for patients with Achilles tendinopathy? A living systematic review with network meta-analysis of 29 randomised controlled trials." British Journal of Sports Medicine 55(5): 249-256.
Cook JL, Rio E, Purdam CR, et al. “Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology: what is its merit in clinical practice and research?” British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;50:1187-1191.
Kaewcum, N. and Siripornpanich, V. (2018), "The effects of unilateral Swedish massage on the neural activities measured by quantitative electroencephalography (EEG)." Journal of Health Research, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 36-46.
Weerapong, P., Hume, P.A. & Kolt, G.S. "The Mechanisms of Massage and Effects on Performance, Muscle Recovery and Injury Prevention." Sports Med 35, 235–256 (2005).
Cook JL. "Ten treatments to avoid in patients with lower limb tendon pain." British Journal of Sports Medicine 2018;52:882.
Stefansson SH, Brandsson S, Langberg H, Arnason A. "Using Pressure Massage for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Novel Treatment Versus an Eccentric Exercise Protocol." Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019;7(3).

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[andrewkreuter]

I have learned a lot for your videos, thanks so much.
I have been told by a chiro that my tight calves and Achilles issue are the result of a trap tibial nerve. Do you happen to have a thought on wether this is a possibility.

[georgethejungle]

Should you do these exercises once a day?
Also, can you do these right after injuring the achilles or should you let it rest for a few days before doing any of these exercises?
Thanks!

[DonnaDavisDDD]

Changing the question, do you recommend electric compression leg massager?