Hi Guys, up until recently, the recommendation for achilles tendonopathy rehab has been to do eccentric heel drop stretches , however, new research is indicating it is actually better to do maximal isometric calf raises (hold at the top for 30 secs, so that would be concentric, rather than eccentric x 3 initially- 3 times a day) – has anyone had any experience of this? The theory is the eccentric damages the fascia around the tendon (and ‘unravels the collagen’) whereas the concentric moves build collagen and promotes other healing properties – any opininions?? thanks, Lisa
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Isometric calf raises for achilles teninopathy (as opposed to eccentric heel drop stretches)
