Eccentric Exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendonitis - Demo & When To Use What

Eccentric calf raise exercises - known as the Alfredson Protocol - have been the "gold standard" for Achilles tendon rehab, but in our physiotherapy practice we tend to follow a more nuanced approach.Sports physio Maryke explains and demonstrates how variations on eccentric calf raises are more useful than the traditional "one-size-fits-all" approach.🌟Need help with an Achilles injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment of your injury and a tailored treatment plan.📽️ Other videos mentioned in this episode:▶️ Exercises For Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy - What, When, How Often? ▶️ Why Exercise Progression is Important for Achilles Rehab▶️ Exercises for Insertional Achilles Tendonitis ▶️ Achilles Tendonitis Treatments - The Good, the Bad, and the Useless ▶️ When to Use Isotonic Exercises for Achilles Tendinopathy📚Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:05 Types of muscle contraction00:02:32 The two types of eccentric calf raise exercise00:05:47 How do eccentrics help?00:07:07 When we use eccentric-only00:10:03 Are eccentric-biased the best?00:11:44 How we can help