Going on holiday while recovering from an Achilles injury can be tricky.
Sports physio Ali Gould gives some practical tips on how to manage your injured tendon in terms of the terrain you encounter, the best footwear, and how not to overdo things, while still enjoying your holiday.
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- Beautulip gel + foam heel inserts
👉 Ice your Achilles tendon for pain relief:
- Reusable ice packs with adjustable strap
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🌟Need help with an Achilles 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.
Related videos:
▶️ Best & Worst Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis
▶️ Choosing Running Shoes To Help Achilles Tendonitis
▶️ How to Adapt Yoga for Achilles Tendonitis
▶️ Adapting Pilates For Achilles Tendonitis
▶️ Achilles or Heel Pain when Doing a Squat
▶️ Ice Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy
▶️ Exercises For Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy
Useful articles:
- When to use anti-inflammatories
- Is ice or heat better for Achilles tendonitis?
📚Chapters in this episode:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:17 Terrain
00:04:49 Sharp increase in activity
00:05:48 Spreading the day-to-day load
00:11:22 Shoes
00:15:08 Pain relief
00:19:30 What about my rehab?
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