(English) Episode 136-Achilles Tendinopathy Unpacked - Your Evidence-Based Guide to Lasting recovery and prevention

This document provides an in-depth review of Achilles tendinopathy, a common overuse injury, particularly in athletes. It covers the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and various evidence-based treatment approaches, emphasizing conservative management through progressive tendon loading exercises. The text outlines a four-phase rehabilitation program from symptom management to return-to-sport, along with diagnostic tests and outcome measures for assessing recovery across multiple domains, including pain, function, structure, and psychological factors. The importance of early symptom recognition and load control for prevention and minimizing reinjury risk is also highlighted.(Silbernagel KG, Hanlon S, Sprague A. Current clinical concepts: Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy. J Athl Train [Internet]. 2020;55(5):438–47. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-356-19)