For those of you out there that have an Achilles Tendinopathy injury or know someone who has, you will all know how frustrating these injuries can be in regards to how they can impact on your daily life and ability to exercise. Whilst there are many treatment approaches for an Achilles Tendinopathy, ranging from hands on manual therapy such as osteopathy or physiotherapy, dry needling, taping, blood injections, corticosteroid injections, shockwave therapy and rehab exercises. One of the most commonly prescribed exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy is the eccentric calf raise.  Eccentric exercises have been shown to help with Achilles injuries.  It is suggested that you perform 15 repetitions 3 times (2 times per day) for 3 – 6 months.  Please check out the great video below that was found on YouTube.

If you currently suffer from Achilles Tendinopathy and would like to know more about what you can do, how treatment can help, or simply find out more about your options for treatment and management, please call 03 9670 9290 or go to https://principlefourosteopathy.com.au/ and book an appointment online.

Principle Four Osteopathy is located in the heart of the Melbourne City CBD 3000 @ 29 Somerset Place, Melbourne City CBD 3000 (near the corner of Little Bourke & Elizabeth St).  Check us out online @ https://principlefourosteopathy.com.au/.

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