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The Runner’s World Guide to Common Running Injuries: Achilles Tendinitis
Runner’s World presents The Runner’s World Guide to Common Running Injuries: Achilles Tendinitis, with physical therapist Winnie Yu, PT, DPT, CSCS, and podiatrist Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC. Your Achilles tendon bears three times your body weight when you run, and overuse creates tiny tears. Common causes include overtraining, tight calf muscles, and changing shoes suddenly. The guide covers insertional and non-insertional types, green, yellow, and red flags, and recovery through strength exercises, without pressing directly on the inflamed tendon.
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