Achilles tendinopathy is a common issue in dancers, especially among styles with a lot of relevé, pointe work or jumping. In this episode, I talk about why we see a spike in achilles tendinopathy early in the season and what we can do about this.

In this episode you'll also learn: 

• exactly what achilles tendinopathy is
• common signs & symptoms of it
• treatment & management strategies 
• things to consider for prevention

Other episodes mentioned in this podcast:

Episode 50: Tendonitis in Dancers

Episode 24: Posterior Ankle Impingement

Episode 28: Growth Plate Injuries in Dancers

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