Monthly Archives: September 2017

Stronger Achilles for faster running

From the Sole How to make a stronger Achilles for better performance. One of the best ways to run faster with less effort is plyometric drills.  These drills exaggerate a part of the running action while having a forced dynamic stretch component before springing back.  They include mainly jumping, skipping and bounding. Research has shown […]

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Achilles injury and footwear

Achilles injuries and your footwear choice Footwear can be a contributing factor to many injuries, and Achilles tendon injuries are often affected by your shoe choice. If you are currently suffering from an Achilles tendon injury (such as tendinitis / tendinosis, or bursitis) there are a number of footwear factors to consider. Heel pitch Many […]

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