EPISODE · Oct 26, 2020 · 8 MIN
Recovery Realities
from Notes on the Week Ahead · host Dr. David Kelly
A few years ago, just when I’d started training for a big race, I strained my Achilles tendon. Being an Irishman, I couldn’t, of course, bring this evidence of age and infirmity to the attention of an actual physician. However, I consulted the oracles of the internet and they were, for once, very consistent in their advice: “Wait a few days until the pain has faded and then work steadily on ankle strengthening exercises. Most importantly, lay off running for at least 3 weeks.”
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A few years ago, just when I’d started training for a big race, I strained my Achilles tendon. Being an Irishman, I couldn’t, of course, bring this evidence of age and infirmity to the attention of an actual physician. However, I consulted the oracles of the internet and they were, for once, very consistent in their advice: “Wait a few days until the pain has faded and then work steadily on ankle strengthening exercises. Most importantly, lay off running for at least 3 weeks.”
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