UAN:225 Article type:++add achilles link++--SymptomsThe Achilles tendon is surrounded by a paratenon to help lessen friction with movement.You will notice swelling, thickening and tenderness in comparison with the other tendon, due to friction

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problem centres around the back of your heels and Achilles tendons. When you overpronate, the natural inward rolling of the foot is excessive. This means your heels will be everted rather than straight. This can increase strain on the Achilles tendon

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focus on six injuries and the runners they most commonly afflict. Whether you're in a high-risk group or not, simple training adjustments can keep you safe. These precautionary measures could save you from the dreaded routine of rest and rehab. Achilles

Q I have recently noticed a small lump on the outside of my heel. It’s about the size of a pea and the skin covering it is numb. It isn’t painful, although it can rub on my shoes, and when I stretch my Achilles it feels uncomfortable. Should I

Q Until two years ago I ran three times a week on woodland trails, but have recently joined colleagues for lunchtime runs, mainly on pavements. Since then I’ve experienced pain in both legs from just below my calf muscle to the Achilles tendon

focus on six injuries and the runners they most commonly afflict. Whether you're in a high-risk group or not, simple training adjustments can keep you safe. These precautionary measures could save you from the dreaded routine of rest and rehab. Achilles

Matt Todman from Six Physio joined us for a webchat recently to answer your physio-related questions and offer advice on injury prevention.Matt qualified as a physio 20 years ago and has spent the past decade at the forefront of sports medicine. He

or physio may find swelling in front of your Achilles tendon or an indication that there’s fluid within your ankle joint. However, there may also be other tender areas where soft tissues have been over-stretched or pulled. A specialist will look for signs