Using a program of eccentric exercises known as the Alfredson protocol for Achilles ... is common but painful. Achilles tendonitis can usually be treated with physical therapy exercises.

Achilles tendon ruptures ... often involving physical therapy and rehabilitation. Surgical repair: A procedure to fix a torn tendon, which can be done through open surgery or minimally invasive ...

In the largest study of 775 patients, the overall complication rate of surgically treated Achilles tendon ruptures was ... allows controlled motion with physical therapy. The group with the ...

1 School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy ... Tendon microcirculation is considered to be an important factor in tendinosis and the tendon healing process [Fenwick, 2002]. The present study ...

1 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research-Copenhagen (PMR-C); Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Copenhagen University ... Denmark Introduction Elongation of the Achilles tendon ...

Orthotic Devices: Using orthotic devices or shoe inserts can provide support and relieve strain on the Achilles tendon.