Healthy Runner Podcast 255. Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Treatment to Avoid to RUN PAIN FREE with Dr. Duane Scotti
[Download] The Ultimate Achilles Guide for Runners
Here’s why your achilles tendonitis is not getting better and why you are still not running!
One of the most common reasons why your achilles tendon pain is lingering like an annoying pebble inside your shoe during a long run is because you have a unique form of achilles tendinopathy that is occurring at the insertional site versus the more common type that is in the mid portion of the tendon.
Achilles tendonitis treatment for insertional tendinopathy is different! Dr. Duane Scotti shares f
In this episode you will learn…
- How to tell if you have insertional achilles tendonitis
- Insertional achilles tendonitis bone spurs
- Trying quick fixes or misguided treatments
- Why you shouldn’t perform achilles strengthening exercises off the edge of a step
- How to increase the intensity of exercises enough
- Addressing underlying ankle mobility
- How to modify activity level enough
- The role of plyometric exercises and running in recovery
- Insertional achilles tendonitis running shoes
Whether you recently are experiencing pain and swelling in the back of your heel bone or you have been frustrated with insertional tendinopathy for months that always flares up with running faster, longer, or doing any type of hill running then this episode is for you!
Avoiding these 6 mistakes in recovery will allow you to fix your insertional achilles tendonitis for good and the best part is you won’t have to stop running in order to properly heal this condition!
YES! YOU CAN actually continue getting in your mental clearing miles and put your achilles tendon pain in the rearview mirror getting back to doing the thing you love most…Running on your terms!
Return to Running Program without Achilles Pain here
[Download] Recovery Blueprint here
Learn how to get rid of achilles pain to run pain free in 5 minutes!
Follow along with my 25 Minute Strength Workout for Runners (TO RUN PAIN FREE)
Listen to my previous episode on the Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis
Listen to my previous episode on why your tendon hurts when you run
There are six parts of your running journey that need to be optimized so you can run strong and last long! Learn them here
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Want to work with Dr. Duane as your running physical therapist and coach with structured achilles rehab, strength, nutrition, and a run plan with full support and accountability to overcome your achilles tendonitis and keep it from coming back again? Book a call and learn more about Healthy Runner coaching here
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