Rheumatism | Achilles tendon pain – exercises that help

Rheumatism Achilles tendon pain can also be caused by a rheumatic disease. In this case one speaks of the so-called “soft tissue rheumatism“, since muscles and tendons are affected. Whether actually rheumatism is the cause for the Achilles’ tendon pain can be recognized by typical inflammation markers in the blood count. Exercise supports the release … Rheumatism | Achilles tendon pain – exercises that help

Eccentric training

The term eccentric training refers to a certain way of working muscle activity. “Eccentric” means “from the origin” This is a muscle activity that absorbs or holds a weight or resistance and does not attract the weight. The muscles become longer with increasing tension. If, for example, someone puts a box of water slowly on … Eccentric training

Further therapeutic measures | Eccentric training

Further therapeutic measures Eccentricity is also caused and applied in postisometric relaxation. This method aims at muscle relaxation through a preceding muscle tension, as well as progressive muscle relaxation. In Postisometric Relaxation, the therapist performs the exercises on the patient, while in Progressive Muscle Relaxation the patient works independently. More information and exercises can be … Further therapeutic measures | Eccentric training

Achillodynia treatment

Achillodynia is a chronic change of the Achilles tendon. This is the attachment tendon of our calf muscles and is inserted in our heel bone. Long-term incorrect loading leads to inflammation of the tendon. The disease occurs particularly frequently among athletes. In almost half of the cases, the Achilles tendon is affected on both sides. … Achillodynia treatment