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Is stretching good for Achilles tendonitis?

Laura Flinn
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Laura Flinn is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, USA Olympic Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach and Certified Fitness Nutritionist, with an additional qualification as a TRX Suspension Trainer. Laura runs her own personal training program based in the San Francisco Bay Area and specializes in topics such as weight loss, muscle growth, cardiovascular training, and strength training.

Laura Flinn

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It can be, but only do gentle stretches so you don't overexert yourself or cause more damage.

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What should I do for a longitudinal mid-substance split near the myotendinous junction?

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Longitudinal stretch against a wall. This takes the ligament out of its attachments and activates the neurons to allow muscle fibers to stretch.

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I have a painful bump on my Achilles!

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Try visiting your doctor to see what they have to say. They might classify it as tendonitis or it might be something else. Try not to do the things that aggravate it the most and give it time to heal, but you are best seeing a doctor or at least a nurse.

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What type of shoe is best for achilles tendinitis? Flat, tennis, no heel?

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Try to find running shoes that have good arch support, or that fit nicely around your achilles. You could also try getting insoles to help if you don’t want to buy a new pair of shoes.

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