Achilles Tendonitis
Week 1
Week 1 of Achilles tendonitis recovery consists of stretches and strength exercises that do not require much weight-bearing. Reducing stiffness and maintaining range of motion is essential during the early weeks of rehabilitation. Banded dorsiflexion will reintroduce activation of the calf muscles and stress on the Achilles tendon without weight-bearing.
Scraping
Scraping Achilles Tendon

Key Points

  • use lighter pressure
  • use the corner of tool
  • scrape on and around the tendon
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Scraping Calves

Key Points

  • strong pressure
  • convex edge
  • 30 seconds
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Scraping Peroneals

Key Points

  • scrape the outside of lower leg
  • use the concave edge
  • scrape for 30 seconds
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Stretching
Tibialis Posterior Stretch

Key Points

  • stretching back leg
  • keep back leg straight
  • keep heel against the ground
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Supine Hamstring Stretch

Key Points

  • keep knee straight
  • pull toes towards you
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Resisted Ankle Plantarflexion

Key Points

  • push like a gas pedal
  • keep tension in the band
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions on each foot
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