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What exercise can i do that will not aggravate my achilles tendon?
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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.
Answered 4/28/2019
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Bike: Biking, and mild elliptical machines are exercises that will not aggravate the achilles. Don't forget to stretch.
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