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Principles of tendon healing apply to the Achilles tendon

in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Email Newsletters

Achilles tendinopathy and tear. Photo Credit William Morrison, MD, @morrisonMSK The principles of tendon injury and healing apply to any injured tendon, even the Achilles. The largest tendon in the body, the Achilles is the connection for both the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus. It functions in nearly every activity, including walking, running,... MORE

NSAIDs: the magic pill for managing tendinopathy?

in Acute injuries, Email Newsletters

The natural tendency for many athletes in the acute stage of tendon injury is to manage the pain and possible swelling with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications. But is this the best approach? Andy Hamilton, editor of Peak Performance and frequent contributor to Sports Injury Bulletin, examines the role of NSAIDs in healing from injury here. As... MORE