Nathan and Matt are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Karin Sibernagel, Professor at University of Delaware, to discuss the latest research about tendon anatomy, injury, and rehabilitation. Karin shares her extensive experience, both scientific and practical as a clinician, about everything tendon, especially the Achilles. They dive into the specific anatomy of tendons, why they so often get injured, and what you can do to rehabilitate on your own.

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro
2:32 - Karin's background & research
6:30 - An overview of the anatomy of tendons
10:40 - How the muscle, bone, & tendon work together when in movement
14:18 - How to analyze how ready the calf complex is for running
21:18 - They physiology of tendon pain
24:46 - Risk factors for tendon injuries
27:24 - Rehabbing tendon pain
31:08 - Why heavy loading rebuilds tendons
36:38 - Timelines for tendon healing
38:32 - The results of Karin's latest research
48:52 - How useful is shockwave therapy?
54:24 - The role of shoes in achilles tendon pain
59:28 - The effect of consistent super shoe use on tendon health
1:08:54 - Wrap-up

#275 The Latest Research on Achilles Tendon Injuries