Your Achilles tendon is one of the strongest tendons in your body. The tendon is crucial in helping facilitate movement, running and a host of other activities on your feet. Since it’s such an important tendon, tearing your Achilles can be one of the most crippling foot injuries, which is followed by months and months […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
Treatment Options for Achilles Bursitis
Dr. Silverman was recently asked to comment on the treatment options and costs involved for addressing Achilles bursitis. Below, he explains the condition and discusses options for those suffering from Achilles bursitis. As always, if you have a question for Dr. Silverman, feel free to submit a question here. “What type of treatment do you do […]
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery – The Kobe Bryant case
Kobe Bryant has earned many distinctions throughout his NBA career. He’s a 15-time All-Star, 5-time NBA Champion, and 2-time Finals MVP, and he also holds the unofficial record for most tweeted about Achilles tendon. Bryant injured his Achilles on Friday in the closing minutes against the Warriors, and although he was able to walk off […]
Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Guest blog by Heidi Mills BSc (Hons) GSR – a Graduate Sports Rehabilitator who writes for www.sportsinjuryclinic.net. The achilles tendon is the thick tendon which can be felt at the back of the ankle. It attaches the two main calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heel bone and transmits the forces they produce to […]
