Blog · Deborah Bateson · 5 December 2024
Rehabilitation
Eccentric exercise is not everything
Heel drops had a moment. Modern tendon rehab is broader — a chartered physiotherapist’s update.
Symptoms and what they can mean
People arrive having done months of heel drops on a step because a forum said so. Sometimes it helped. Sometimes they have a reactive tendon they have been picking at.
What we can do in clinic
We choose isometric, isotonic or heavier loads based on irritability, not a 2001 paper alone. Your sport decides the end stage.
Red flags and when to see your GP
If pain is not a tendon — referred from the back, for example — loading the calf forever will fail. That is why we assess.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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