11 Dec Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles Tendinopathy Background The condition of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) refers to the breakdown of the Achilles tendon tissue including both micro tearing and an inflammatory response. It is primarily classified as an overuse injury due to the overwhelmingly excessive force required for an acute rupture to occur to a healthy Achilles tendon. The pain from tendinopathy may seem to have one singular occasion of damage, but the problem will often be manifesting prior to this noted instance.
Achilles Tendinopathy Background The condition of Achilles tendinopathy (AT) refers to the breakdown of the Achilles tendon tissue including both micro tearing and an inflammatory response. It is primarily classified as an overuse injury due to the overwhelmingly excessive force required for an acute rupture to occur to a healthy Achilles tendon. The pain from tendinopathy may seem to have one singular occasion of damage, but the problem will often be manifesting prior to this noted instance.
06 Dec Diabetes and your feet Diabetes and your feet If you have diabetes it is really important that you take care of your feet every day. Having diabetes can increases your risk of foot complications, including damage to your nerves and blood vessels. Daily care as well as regular visits to your local podiatrist can help prevent these complications and ensure you stay active on your feet. Damage is more likely to occur if you have had diabetes for a long period of time or if you have had prolonged exposure to high blood
Diabetes and your feet If you have diabetes it is really important that you take care of your feet every day. Having diabetes can increases your risk of foot complications, including damage to your nerves and blood vessels. Daily care as well as regular visits to your local podiatrist can help prevent these complications and ensure you stay active on your feet. Damage is more likely to occur if you have had diabetes for a long period of time or if you have had prolonged exposure to high blood
28 Nov What is an overuse injury and how can I prevent them? What is an overuse injury and how can I prevent them? There are basically two types of injuries; acute and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single event and can include ankle sprains, muscle strains and bone breaks. Overuse injuries on the other hand are often subtle, occur over a period of time, and are the result of repetitive micro trauma to the tendons, bones and joints. Common overuse injuries include tendinopathies, stress fractures and plantar fasciitis. The
What is an overuse injury and how can I prevent them? There are basically two types of injuries; acute and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single event and can include ankle sprains, muscle strains and bone breaks. Overuse injuries on the other hand are often subtle, occur over a period of time, and are the result of repetitive micro trauma to the tendons, bones and joints. Common overuse injuries include tendinopathies, stress fractures and plantar fasciitis. The
