Proper stretching and strengthening exercises may relieve these symptoms. Achilles tendonitis is an acute Achilles tendon inflammation that causes pain along the back of the ankle or heel.

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM The Alfredson protocol is a treatment for Achilles tendonitis that involves ...

Pointing your toes downward engages the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, playing a key role in walking, running, and jumping ...

Do you keep feeling a sharp pain in your Achilles tendon when you set out to run? Forget changing trainers or investing in expensive massages – try these three hip openers instead. Resting ...

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.

This case highlights the benefit of topical GTN as an adjunct to a specific exercise programme and as a treatment consideration for a triathlete with recalcitrant Achilles tendinopathy. Further trials ...

And on the exhale, drop the heels to the floor. You're working the back of the Achilles tendon here. And you're strengthening the front of the foot. You can repeat this five to 10 times.