Jaryd Bourke is a podiatrist and PhD candidate at Monash University Physiotherapy.  In this episode, Jaryd discusses Achilles tendinopathy and his research investigating heel lifts and changes in patient outcomes and biomechanics. Edit: Sorry for saying Wodonga is a city in NSW! At least I know people are listening...  it's on the border... Thanks to Jaryd for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections. In this episode: 0:00 About this episode and welcome Jaryd 2:20 What is tendinopathy? 3:30 What is Achilles tendinopathy? 5:30 Heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy - research 7:18 How could heel lifts help with Achilles tendinopathy symptoms 10:00 Jaryd’s trial on heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy – key methods 17:00 Clinical implications 23:33 Final thoughts Diagnostic domains, differential diagnosis and conditions requiring further medical attention that are considered important in the assessment for Achilles tendinopathy: a Delphi consensus study, link to paper:  https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/13/891.abstract Follow Jaryd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaryd-bourke-86932b200/?originalSubdomain=au If you are finding this content helpful, we would appreciate a review and rating for the Physio Foundations podcast. This really helps promote the podcast to others. Hit the follow button and give us a review and 5-star rating. Stay connected: Read more at Perraton.Physio or the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerratonPhysio Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram and Linked In. This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.