Swollen Achilles - Causes & Treatment Exercise Guide

In this video, Alison discusses the various reasons why your Achilles tendon may be swollen and when it is safe to start exercising when you have a swollen Achilles.

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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:53 Why is the Achilles tendon swollen?
00:01:44 Achilles tendonitis
00:06:27 Swelling post-surgery or due to a tear

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References:
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.

Maffulli, N., et al. (2022). "Slowed-Down Rehabilitation Following Percutaneous Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture." Foot Ankle Int 43(2): 244-252.

Silbernagel, K.G., Thomeé, R., Eriksson, B.I. and Karlsson, J., 2007. Continued sports activity, using a pain-monitoring model, during rehabilitation in patients with Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized controlled study. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(6), pp.897-906.