Stretch it out!

The best way to stretch the Achilles and the attaching muscles is to put the foot against a step with the heel on the ground and slowly lean forward, feeling the stretch at the top of the calf. Repeat with a bent knee, feeling the stretch lower down toward the heel. Ideally, this stretch is done daily, before and after exercise. 

Orthotics also can help correct the anatomic alignment. With Achilles pain, the key is to get it checked out early and avoid the chronic tear.

Speaking of stretching....hope you are stretching and getting ready to run as the 37th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run on April 5, 2014 will be here before you know it. We're loving the new poster for this year! Stay tuned to our blog as we get you ready to run. 

Want to see the poster? Click HERE! 

Achilles tendon pain/Tiger Woods

Achilles tendon injuries are common heel complaints in both the recreational and professional athlete. Golf professional Tiger Woods has had a history of achilles tendonitis as well as a partial tear of his achilles in the past few years. It can be a frustrating injury and can take many months to heal. Golf places an incredible amount of stress on the achilles tendon from walking on uneven terrain to stress from the golf swing position.
Treatment typically involves rest, ice, oral anti-inflammatory medication, immobilization with a walking boot, physical therapy, custom foot orthotics,and as a last resort surgery.
Newer surgical options such as Extracorporeal Shockwave treatment can be utilized to speed up recovery time. This procedure is a noninvasive surgical technique that utilizes high energy soundwaves to break up inflammation and speed up recovery time.


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