Welcome to our health column penned by Dr. Zingisa Nyawose, a Biokineticist based in Durban.
Welcome to our health column, penned by Dr. Zingisa Nyawose, a Biokineticist based in Durban.
This condition often causes pain at the back of the lower leg, specifically around the Achilles tendon, which connects the heel bone to the calf muscles. Common causes include overpronation, rapidly increasing workload, and tight calf muscles.
To manage the condition, it is recommended to initially reduce the load to control inflammation, followed by gradually reintroducing activity while addressing contributing factors, such as overpronation. Eccentric strengthening exercises have proven effective in treating Achilles tendinopathy. However, it’s crucial to introduce these exercises at the appropriate stage to avoid worsening the injury.
Other treatment approaches include stretching tight calf muscles and correcting muscle imbalances that may cause the calf muscles to overcompensate during activities like running.
Dr. Zingisa Nyawose is a Biokineticist based in Durban Central and can be contacted at [email protected] for assistance with musculoskeletal injuries. For further contact information, visit www.mpwrhealth.co.za.
To find out more about Biokinetics or to locate a Biokineticist near you, visit www.biokineticssa.org.za.