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5/31/2017 0 Comments

IMS for Achilles Tendinopathy

​We've discussed before the symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy, and what potential factors may be contributing to your injury (click here if you missed that article, or would like to read it again). However, sometimes simply treating the calf is not sufficient. For conditions caused by deep-rooted dysfunction, a treatment option called IMS (intramuscular stimulation) is a fantastic alternative that yields immense relief. 

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5/6/2017 4 Comments

Achilles Tendinopathy - Don't Let it Be Your Weakness!

Whether you're hiking the mountains of Vancouver or going for a walk in Richmond it would be tough to do it without your Achilles.  The Achilles is the thickest tendon in the human body, it attaches the calf muscles to the calcaneus (heel bone), and is responsible for plantar flexion at the ankle (pointing your toes). 
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​As we perform activities that use our Achilles tendon, small "micro-tears" occur within the tendon band. This process is completely normal, and occurs in our body when most movements are performed. Our body is constantly repairing the microtrauma that results in our tissues when we move, and in a healthy body these tiny injuries are healed at approximately the same rate that they occur.

However, if this cycle of microtrauma and repair in the Achilles tendon becomes unbalanced, Achilles tendinopathy may result. Over time, these microtraumas accumulate in the tendon, until major injury and dysfunction force a halt to normal movements and activities. Achilles tendinopathy is described as pain, swelling, stiffness, and weakness in the Achilles tendon, and is exacerbated by any movements involving the Achilles tendon (as described above).
  
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A number of factors can contribute to the damage leading up to Achilles tendinopathy, such as:
  • Overuse of the Achilles (the most common cause, and often seen in runners, dancers, or athletes that do a lot of jumping)
  • Wearing inappropriate footwear
  • Exercising and/or training with poor technique and alignment
  • Increasing intensity of exercise
  • Issues with one of or all three arches
  • Inappropriate use of toe muscles for propulsion or stabilization
  • Poor flexibility

If you are experiencing any sort of stiffness or pain in the Achilles region, it is very important to have your injury assessed and treated accordingly, as ignoring the signs of Achilles tendinopathy can result in a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. However, here at Granville Physio we have a variety of successful treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy, such as shockwave therapy and IMS treatment. Click here to book in with one of our physiotherapists today, and treat your injury before a tendon rupture occurs!


Below, you can also find four of our favourite exercises for the stretching and maintenance of a healthy Achilles tendon. We recommend performing these exercises regularly, especially when heavy exercise is performed or tightness in the Achilles is experienced. As always, if you have any questions, we are happy to assist you. 


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Behind the Safeway at Granville and 70th.  Access from southbound lanes on Granville or off of 70th between the Royal Bank and BC Liquor store.  There is ample parking outside of the clinic.

We provide physiotherapy services for Vancouver and  Richmond including: Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Oakridge, and Marpole neighborhoods.

Marpole physiotherapy clinic
Granville Physio
8501 Saskatchewan Lane
Vancouver, BC,
V6P 0C7

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P 604-630-0108