Question 1

why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

Accepted Answer

: You are correct ….listen to your body. With your activity you warm up the tendon. With rest it stiffens from injury. But the injury, presently is small enough to heal before next activity. I recommend a stretching and strengthening program. This is a warning if you do nothing. Achilles’ tendons have very poor circulation. You should stretch and ice after activity.

Question 2

are good cardio exercises without using achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Spinning: Spinning may help if you don"t do much standing on the bicycle.  However it still does utilize some achilles tendon function.

Question 3

what exercise can i do that will not aggravate my achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Swim: When people swim, they normally plantarflex their feet.  This takes stress off of the achilles tendon.  It helps relax the tendon.  Massaging the achilles tendon against the jet-stream from the pool may also help in bringing extra circulation to the tendon allowing it to heal.

Question 4

what exercises can i do to strengthen my weak achilles tendon?

Accepted Answer

Controlled stretch: One-leg calf stretches can be performed by placing your hands on a wall keeping one leg straight behind you and the other bent. Keeping your back heel on the floor, lean your hips forward, stretching the back calf muscle. Alternate the sides to stretch both calves.  Stretching should be started gradually with three sets of 10 repetitions for strengthening exercises.

Question 5

what to do if i sprained my achilles tendon twice! is there an exercise that can help restrengthen it?

Accepted Answer

Must be healed 1st: My general rule of thumb is to make sure there is an end to inflammation.  The inflammation causes damage in itself.  Once things have subsided a strengthening, stretching program can be instituted.  If the inflammation of the tendon is not treated, the injury can become worse and even end up in a rupture.   Diagnostics such as MRI are pretty significant in achilles tendon injuries, .

Question 6

what exercises can help after i have achilles tendon repair?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with: Your surgeon, you don't say how long ago the repair was which may make a difference in the answer.

Question 7

i have a very weak achilles tendon and is very painful, what exercises can i do to help strengthen it?

Accepted Answer

Need a diagnosis: A "tendon" is rarely "weak." if the muscles that form the achilles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are weak a physical therapy program can be of benefit.

Question 8

sharp stinging pain in my achilles tendon not my calf. this after many months of power walking. pain is great but only lasts for a few seconds.

Accepted Answer

Rest: sounds like you have tendinitis. You should give it some time to recover rest, use ice and try some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications if you don't get better over a period of 10 to 14 days you should probably be examined

Question 9

ive had pain in the area of my achilles tendon for a month, it makes it difficult to exercise and even painful to walk. can a podiatrist help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Achilles’ tendon strain should be worked up to avoid rupture at your age. Simple stretching, shoe lift or other preventative tx as well as topical or injection tx will provide immediate and lasting benefit.

Question 10

my achilles tendon and hip flexor have been hurting..is it possibly because of too much exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maybe: If resting and light stretching for a week doesn't resolve the issue, get evaluated.

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Why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

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Are good cardio exercises without using achilles tendon?

A member asked:

What exercise can i do that will not aggravate my achilles tendon?

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What exercises can i do to strengthen my weak achilles tendon?

A member asked:

What to do if i sprained my achilles tendon twice! is there an exercise that can help restrengthen it?

A member asked:

What exercises can help after i have achilles tendon repair?

A member asked:

I have a very weak achilles tendon and is very painful, what exercises can i do to help strengthen it?

A member asked:

Sharp stinging pain in my achilles tendon not my calf. this after many months of power walking. pain is great but only lasts for a few seconds.

A member asked:

Ive had pain in the area of my achilles tendon for a month, it makes it difficult to exercise and even painful to walk. can a podiatrist help?

A member asked:

My achilles tendon and hip flexor have been hurting..is it possibly because of too much exercise?

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