Achilles Tendonitis
Week 2
During week 2, we will progress to weight-bearing exercises to build strength of the calf muscles and stress the Achilles tendon.
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
Seated Calf Stretch

Key Points

  • pull toes towards you
  • keep knee straight
  • hold for 30 seconds
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Strength
Soleus Calf Raise

Key Points

  • knees over toes
  • slow on the down phase
  • lean your weight on front foot
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 reps on each side
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Calf Raises on Balance Ball

Key Points

  • slow on the way down
  • 2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions
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Calf Raises

Key Points

  • slow eccentric phase
  • legs straight
  • 2-4 sets of 6-12 reps
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