Featuring a story from Stephanie (Invisible Achilles) 

5:58 Prevalence of Achilles Tendonopathy 

8:47 Risk Factors for Achilles Tendonopathy 

Treatment of Achilles Tendonopathy 

Therapeutic Exercise 

18:33 Eccentric Exercise 

21:34 Isometric Exercise 

23:34 Concentric Exercise 

24:56 Example of Therapeutic Exercise 

25:34 Treatment Examples to increase microcirculation IASTM + Eccentric exercise, ultrasound, vibration, laser 

Rest & Return to Play Decision Making 

28:28 Talking to Coaches, Restricting Activity 

30:00 Tape Support/Orthotics 

30:56 How much is too much? 

32:18 Return to play system, Patient Rated Outcomes 

33:43 Functional tasks & Functional Tests Wrap up/Action Items 

34:48 Work on posterior chain (hamstring, glute, core). Increase blood flow, utilize knowledge of risk factors to facilitate return to play & prevent reoccurrence 

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-Sandy & Randy