Achilles Tendinopathy: A Physiotherapy Framework for Recovery

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We discuss a comprehensive research review article from the Journal of Physiotherapy focused on the physiotherapy management of Achilles tendinopathy, covering both mid-portion and insertional types. The article provides an in-depth exploration of the condition's epidemiology, burden, and clinical course, advocating for a shift from a biomedical to a biopsychosocial view in diagnosis and care. The article details assessment methods, including load tolerance and identifying various physical and psychological impairments, and offers an extensive, evidence-based overview of management strategies, particularly focusing on education, activity modification, and graded exposure exercise as primary treatments, while also summarising the evidence for various adjunct therapies.

REFERENCE: https://www.fitasaphysio.com/blog/5-surprising-truths-about-achilles-pain-that-could-change-how-you-recover