In 2013, our group published a systematic review of Achilles and patellar tendinopathy rehabilitation programmes.1 Eccentric loading involving slow lengthening muscle contractions was, and among many ...

especially if someone has severe achilles pain. In this phase, we might use isometric exercises or low-level calf work that's comfortable for the tendon, alongside load management, encouraging the ...

Phase one would focus on reducing pain,' he says, 'especially if someone has severe achilles pain. In this phase, we might use isometric exercises or low-level calf work that's comfortable for the ...

Objective: To investigate the acute effects of isolated eccentric and concentric calf muscle exercise on Achilles tendon sagittal thickness. Design: Within-subject, counterbalanced, mixed design.