Longitudinal Achilles Tears - Treatment & Diagnosis

Longitudinal Achilles tears are quite rare ... but we don't know exactly how rare, because this type of Achilles injury has not been researched extensively.Treat My Achilles co-founder Alison Gould looks at what research is available and discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options of longitudinal Achilles tears.✅ Use these heel wedges (height adjustable) to take the strain off your Achilles while it heals.👉Some links here are to places where you can buy something relevant. If you do, we might get a small commission at no extra cost to you.🌟 Need help with an Achilles-related injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment and a tailored treatment plan.📽️ All about partial Achilles tears 📽️ All about complete Achilles tears📽️ Achilles Red Flags - When to Seek Urgent Help for your Achilles Pain!📽️ How to know whether you have Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy📽️ Achilles Tendonitis Treatment – What Works (and What Makes It Worse)📚 Chapters in this video:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:54 What are longitudinal tears?00:03:24 Causes00:07:20 Diagnosis00:12:10 Treatment00:18:29 What if I'm not making progress?00:20:51 Do I need surgery?