Hello TMA. I would like to ask a question. I've started rehabing seriously this january and basically stopped running. Mostly my issue is stiffness/tightness that won't go away. Also it's tender when I squeeze agressively. But my question is should I keep doing eccentrics or add more load? I can only feel it when I really push with my bodyweight against something for example to hold isometric. Is the load not enough or am I making it worse like that. Doesn't get better or worse usually hours later. Does that mean the tendon is still weak ? Also I can do 6x15 eccentrics easily with weight in backpack. Just feels chronically stiff especially in morning or sitting for long
Stop squeezing it - it will stay tender when you squeeze it hard for long after you are back to full sport so that doesn't really tell so much. I can't really tell what you should do without knowing all the full details of your situation and testing different things. It may be that they type of movement isn't great and that you should rather be doing isotonic exercises than eccentrics, it might be that the weight isn't right, it might also be that the recovery period isn't right - that you're doing the exercises too often or not often enough. But if you've been doing the same exercises for several months and not seen improvement then something needs to change. I provide more advice about exercises here: ruclips.net/video/Dp8gzq9zoy4/видео.html If you wanted more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
Neither of those treatments are useful in the long run - I've made a video recently discussing all the treatments that the research shows work best - the advice is for Achilles but applies to all tendons: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I did some heavy barbell rows yesterday and felt a guick burning pain right below my bicep, right in the area of the tendon. The pain was quick come and go, but I felt it every time I loaded my bicep heavy, so I stopped the workout. I have no soreness or swollen area. I think I can feel the burning slightly, but I am not sure if it is my mind playing tricks on me… Is this signs of overuse? Should two weeks of rest from upper body training fix this?
It does sound as if you've overworked it but it can also be that you actually strained the tendon. So you will have to take it easy until you can no longer feel any discomfort in day to day activities and then VERY gently ease into training. But it may also be a good idea to actually get it checked by a physio to make sure it is not something more serious. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios. They can look at your scan and assess you and design a treatment plan accordingly. You can find out more about the online consultations and book an appointment via our website: www.treatmyachilles.com/
hi i have diagnosis on my MRI recently can you help me what is more effective for faster healing? these are the diagnosis 1) partial tear of Achilles tendon with insertional tendinopathy/intrasubstance tear. 2) retrocalcaneal bursitis and Achilles peri tendonitis. are EMS , TENS can help on tendon tear? thank you
TENS only reduces pain. EMS may be more useful because it strengthens muscles but it isn't that useful for tendons. You can find more advice on how to treat partial tears here: ruclips.net/video/O9E-PkGPZrM/видео.html
I have tendon pain all over my body, both sides. I am becoming disabled. I don't overuse anything, i am jist doing very simple daily living stuff. Suddenly it all started. Idk what to do. I can't even walk around a grocery store.
The most common causes for this type of situation include entering perimenopause or the menopause or using medication like fluoroquinolones (but there are others) or if you have hypermobility syndrome it may be part of that (but this usually manifests in teens or twenties). But speak to your doctor about any other things that may be contributing because it may be something systemic.
Hello TMA.
I would like to ask a question.
I've started rehabing seriously this january and basically stopped running. Mostly my issue is stiffness/tightness that won't go away. Also it's tender when I squeeze agressively. But my question is should I keep doing eccentrics or add more load? I can only feel it when I really push with my bodyweight against something for example to hold isometric. Is the load not enough or am I making it worse like that.
Doesn't get better or worse usually hours later. Does that mean the tendon is still weak ? Also I can do 6x15 eccentrics easily with weight in backpack. Just feels chronically stiff especially in morning or sitting for long
Stop squeezing it - it will stay tender when you squeeze it hard for long after you are back to full sport so that doesn't really tell so much.
I can't really tell what you should do without knowing all the full details of your situation and testing different things. It may be that they type of movement isn't great and that you should rather be doing isotonic exercises than eccentrics, it might be that the weight isn't right, it might also be that the recovery period isn't right - that you're doing the exercises too often or not often enough.
But if you've been doing the same exercises for several months and not seen improvement then something needs to change. I provide more advice about exercises here: ruclips.net/video/Dp8gzq9zoy4/видео.html
If you wanted more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/
great video maryke
thx
Thank you!!!!
Welcome!
Can you comment on Cupping and Acupuncture, my problem is tendonitis more in the leg (Thigh) not Achillies.Thank you
Neither of those treatments are useful in the long run - I've made a video recently discussing all the treatments that the research shows work best - the advice is for Achilles but applies to all tendons: ruclips.net/video/H1nfgU1amvg/видео.html
I did some heavy barbell rows yesterday and felt a guick burning pain right below my bicep, right in the area of the tendon. The pain was quick come and go, but I felt it every time I loaded my bicep heavy, so I stopped the workout. I have no soreness or swollen area. I think I can feel the burning slightly, but I am not sure if it is my mind playing tricks on me…
Is this signs of overuse? Should two weeks of rest from upper body training fix this?
It does sound as if you've overworked it but it can also be that you actually strained the tendon. So you will have to take it easy until you can no longer feel any discomfort in day to day activities and then VERY gently ease into training. But it may also be a good idea to actually get it checked by a physio to make sure it is not something more serious.
If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
I had to get my foot x rayed they said I need surgery, could I send you the X-ray I can’t make out why my Achilles looks like that.
You're welcome to book a video consultation with one of our physios. They can look at your scan and assess you and design a treatment plan accordingly. You can find out more about the online consultations and book an appointment via our website: www.treatmyachilles.com/
hi i have diagnosis on my MRI recently can you help me what is more effective for faster healing? these are the diagnosis 1) partial tear of Achilles tendon with insertional tendinopathy/intrasubstance tear. 2) retrocalcaneal bursitis and Achilles peri tendonitis. are EMS , TENS can help on tendon tear? thank you
TENS only reduces pain. EMS may be more useful because it strengthens muscles but it isn't that useful for tendons. You can find more advice on how to treat partial tears here: ruclips.net/video/O9E-PkGPZrM/видео.html
thank you@@TreatMyAchilles
I have tendon pain all over my body, both sides. I am becoming disabled. I don't overuse anything, i am jist doing very simple daily living stuff. Suddenly it all started. Idk what to do. I can't even walk around a grocery store.
The most common causes for this type of situation include entering perimenopause or the menopause or using medication like fluoroquinolones (but there are others) or if you have hypermobility syndrome it may be part of that (but this usually manifests in teens or twenties). But speak to your doctor about any other things that may be contributing because it may be something systemic.
Did you take fluoroquinolones?
@@armandoperez9384 no, I didn't. Thanks for mentioning that though.
@@TreatMyAchilles thank you. I'm 44 and the tendonitis started just last fall. I should probably have my hormones checked? Thanks for answering me!