Worried that you May Tear your Achilles Tendon? This Video May Help

Do you have Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis and are you worried that you may tear your tendon? In this video, I explain how likely this is to happen and what you can do to reduce the risk of tearing your injured Achilles tendon.
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🌟Need more help with your injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA online via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan: www.treatmyachilles.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:07 Why exercise is important for Achilles tendinopathy
00:01:57 How likely are you to tear your Achilles tendon?
00:05:30 Two risk factors for an Achilles tendon tear
00:07:12 How we can help

[@Blades-fm6ck]

Very helpful video. I like the fact all your videos are straight to the point, no background music (I'll forgive the cockerels) and clear explanation. Currently I'm recovering from Achilles tendonitis, and things much improving with gradual increase in loading and exercise. Many thanks.

[@TreatMyAchilles]

I'm glad you find the videos useful. Good luck with your recovery!

[@kc-vf4lp]

This is such an informative useful video. I've had a couple of friends who ruptured their archilles and of course I became worried that I would do the same. My friends are not the most active people but I'm pretty active for my age, at 53 I still surf, train jiu-jitsu and play drums which uses a lot of foot movement. I was worried that I had to cut back or stop my activities but now I know I don't need to. Thank you 😊

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelthompson9374]

Very useful videos. I've got Achilles tendonitis in both ankles and have also been suffering seasonal asthma the last month. I take an inhaler called seritide which apparently is a corticosteroid, which may explain why my achilles tendonitis recovery has been so poor. I'm going to stop using the seritide for a while and see if that helps recovery.

[@marjan992]

Can i still do my weight training because of dorsiflexion on squats or do i first need to back it down and progress back up to that

[@mimilili99]

Thank you very much for the channel, this is very informative. Please what do you think of other types of exercises apart from calf raises, for example balance exercises and wobble boards for Achilles tendinopathy and weakened ankles?

[@TreatMyAchilles]

If your ankles feel weak, then balance exercises may be useful but they don't necessarily help the Achilles specifically. Just be careful of a wobble board if your Achilles is very sensitive - it can sometimes make it stretch suddenly if it tilts back which can make it hurt more. But if your Achilles is not too sensitive then it may be OK.

[@mimilili99]

@@TreatMyAchilles Thank you very much! Is a balance disc or pads or exercises on the ground more safe for weak ankles with a sensitive achilles?

[@joyceychang]

@@TreatMyAchilles I understand most ruptures are from people who were inactive and then start exercise. how about I hear about NBA stars like kobe bryant or Kevin Durant, how do they have achilles rupture?

[@somehappenings246]

Is there a link between SLE lupus and weakening tendons not drug related?

[@volleyball-79]

Mam does alfredson protocol can be useful

[@franklong3402]

Is there a greater chance for rupture/detachment with insertional tendonopathy than mid body?

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Not that I'm aware of. It is more about how long you allow it to go on for before you start looking after it and also about building it's strength to the level that you need.

[@epiedra99]

Excellent video! Long story short, I first aggravated my Achilles 3-4 years and it never healed completely even though I’ve completed several 10k-15k runs since. I aggravated it again about 8 months ago and now have a small bump above my heel, which only bothers me if I pinch it. I’m concerned that the next time I aggravate it may result in a tear. How likely is that? Thanks very much!

[@zaviergoswell4821]

I think you see a doctor as an Achilles injury is very difficult to recover and if you want to run again then definitely check it out

[@albertomassari77]

I recommend you get surgery before you cut that!

[@wendyhutchinson457]

First, I hope you have resolved your Achilles issues and are doing better. However, if you still haven’t seen a doctor I would strongly encourage you to do so. Like you, I aggravated my Achilles back during quarantine when I suddenly increased my jogging. If I had taken a few weeks to let it heal maybe things would’ve been different. I didn’t do that. While I cut back some, I never gave it the time it really needed. I finally saw a doctor about back in January. He put me in a boot, but after 2 months there just wasn’t the improvement I was hoping for. Turns out I had a substantial tear and Haglund’s deformity. I ended up having surgery and I get my cast off in a week and then 6 more weeks of therapy before I can go back to work. It’s been an ordeal. Long story short…I will never let an injury go that long before getting it checked out. Best wishes to you. 😊🙏

[@d1sc682]

I’m 16 and I’ve just started exercising and this happened a few weeks after, I’m very worried about rupturing, any tips?

[@marvin01]

Bro I’m 14😢

[@junipersr]

Anybody have any suggestions? It hurts around the tendon and is occasionally sore to the touch. It hurts after around half a day of working and the pain is in the lower heel and the middle of the tendon, but occasionally I feel it up my leg. walking is stiff and often painful. I also have hEDS (so my tendons are all pretty crappy and my ankle could flip just walking and tear something) and I'm not a small person (currently losing weight). I've also just come out of a depression so this is sudden and new activity after constant hypersomnia. I have to be on my feet 3-7 hours a day. I sit down when I can but its often not an option. This is happening with compression, athletic tape, and insoles. I don't know what to do until I can get to the doctor and I'm only 16.

[@zettas4256]

Great video, How long should anyone take corticosteroids before charging their achilles. Ive tored my Achiles on May but I remember taking small dosis because of asthma inhalated and small dosis on pills

[@TreatMyAchilles]

I don't understand your question - what does charging your tendon mean?

[@zettas4256]

@@TreatMyAchilles Im sorry. My english is not that Good. Exercising using my achilles. But on a regular basis i use inhaled corticosteroids because of asthma

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Thank you for explaining. Corticosteroids taken via an inhaler don't seem to affect the Achilles tendon. Here's an article of ours with more background: www.treatmyachilles.com/post/steroid-tablets-for-achilles-tendinopathy-why-it-s-not-a-good-idea

[@RK-ok1fl]

Mine tore completely through.... Bastard snapped so loud I thought someone was shooting

[@brianleabo6295]

Ok I fear mine getting torn . At work it keeps getting hit and get a a bruise there and they cut that bleeds. can you get a tear from repeatedly getting hit in the same area?

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Nothing is impossible, but it can also just be a genuine bruise. Why is it getting hit so much? How can you protect it that that doesn't happen.

[@BlackBackLioness]

I've suffered with plantar fasciitis, toght calves and achilles tendinitis for years now. It's effected my work, my exercise, my mood - everything. I'm at the end of my rope, my tendinitis has flared up again and I'm almost unable to walk. I've tried stretches, insoles, booties, compression socks - nothing helps. I'm worried it'll give up the ghost one of these days and tear. I suppose I'm not that likely to have that happen as I can't walk nevermind run 😅

[@DK-gl3ih]

I have your problem

[@truthspeaks29]

I highly recommend acupuncture

[@edmundorochadermatologista]

What is your experience with recovery after 45% partial tear? I've been in strengthening program for a year and I never get close from a full recovery.

[@TreatMyAchilles]

It's usually good - perhaps you need a review of your treatment plan.

[@thirdy4threetv]

Will calf raises help strengthen achilles tendon? Scared it might cause a rupture

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Yes, it will help you strengthen it. I know from your other comment that you have calcific tendinopathy - usually when you have that the tendon can be really painful and easy to irritate so make sure you get the right exercise advice otherwise, if you do heel raises that are too heavy or too many or stretch the tendon, it can make the pain feel worse. If you wanted more specific rehab advice and help with getting back to your normal activities, this is something that our team of physios can help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/

[@thirdy4threetv]

@@TreatMyAchilles many thanks. Will check this url out. Thanks

[@joelmaranatha3208]

Can you explain to me what happened to dre greenlaw?

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Looks like he tore his Achilles tendon.

[@shearzo11]

Hi there, I am 39 and still enjoy playing basketball. Recently when playing I experienced Achilles pain so stopped instantly I had also been waking up and finding my left Achilles stiff and uncomfortable to walk (this relieves within a few minutes). If I push it it feels tender and bruised. I have a tournament in 10 days and am daily stretching, doing calf dips and using a massage gun and icing it. I hope it will allow me to play but part of me is worried it may tear. Am I right to be concerned? Thanks

[@TreatMyAchilles]

It does sound like you have Achilles tendinopathy. But I'm wondering if you're perhaps making it more sensitive by doing too much rehab for it at the moment. When the Achilles first flares up, it really requires a bit of rest rather than strong stretches and exercises over step - it is only much later that exercise is added. So depending on when yours was injured you may benefit from doing less rather than more but it just depends. I've explained this concept in this video about jump rope (the advice applies to all sport) at minute 00:02:09 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3PQe3qhjqZod5o With regards to rupture risk - I can't really tell if you should be worried - basketball is high load for the Achilles but it would depend on how long this has gone on for and if you've had any issues in the past etc. If you wanted help figuring this out, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.treatmyachilles.com/

[@shearzo11]

@@TreatMyAchilles thank you so much for your reply. I have actually just come back from a sports masseuse who advised it seemed pre tear and advised everything you just said above. He also said seemed like I had mild Plantar fasciitis? Given me some light stretches and have another appointment next week to see how it may have improved. I will check your links later. Thanks again

[@jayloylay]

I use my Achilles tendon as stress relief by moving it around and squeezing it,Is that weird?

[@peterikya1661]

I feel an extremely tiny gap but it doesn’t hurt should I be worried or is it something minor

[@Ebvardh]

If you’re not in the US, and instead live in a country with real healthcare, ask your doctor.

[@peterikya1661]

@@Ebvardh damn I live in the US

[@ImMrRokho]

i would bring it up before it gets worse. better safe than sorry

[@RK-ok1fl]

It tore like mine

[@jasonrose3447]

If active ppl are less than likely to tear their achilles. What's going on in the NBA with all the basketball players constantly tearing their achilles?

[@anthonyminggia6794]

I was thinking the exact same thing😎

[@mustynipples3715]

They don't rest enough or they're just too old

[@hw5091]

Pretty much. Constant issues, scar tissue builds up, then lack of blood flow for repair, and then snap.

[@mistahozzy]

Overuse

[@vasilasenov-om4dh]

can you write the antibiotic name so i can chek if i took them please

[@TreatMyAchilles]

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. They come in various brand names.

[@vasilasenov-om4dh]

@@TreatMyAchilles i have taken for about 3 4 days antibiotic '' clarithromycin '' because i had problem with throat that did not go away with home remedies after i was good my injury happend after around 40 days

[@laxmikantasethi6741]

I have suffering Achilles tendon last 1year. When stop running no pain. After when I start running pain is increase. What should I do. Please

[@TreatMyAchilles]

You should strengthen your Achilles tendon up so that it can cope with the loads of running. You can read more about what happens in your tendon when you injure it and how to treat it in our Achilles Fact File: www.treatmyachilles.com/achilles-fact-file

[@FransceneJK98]

How to reduce the risk? Stay on your couch 😂😂😂😂

[@ervinlukaya]

I keep hearing a pop in my left achilles but I don't feel any pain and I feel fine when walking

[@prakhardevnani7844]

Omg same

[@anthonyminggia6794]

Great video but are you trying to sell that rooster?????🤓

[@TreatMyAchilles]

I'll pay someone to make them disappear!! 😂

[@anthonyminggia6794]

@@TreatMyAchilles 🤣

[@Petrol_Sniffa]

should I be worried at age 20? I wasn't super active during my teens and I am getting into exercise.

[@TreatMyAchilles]

No young people regardless of their fitness level usually have much healthier and resilient tissue than older folk. But if you have got Achilles pain, get it treated to ensure it recovers because ignoring it and training through it can eventually lead to trouble even in younger people.

[@Petrol_Sniffa]

@@TreatMyAchilles Thank you :)