Will Losing Weight Help for Achilles Tendonitis?

Carrying extra weight – especially around your waist – might be causing more trouble than just placing extra physical demands on your Achilles tendon.Research links being overweight to changes inside the Achilles tendon itself, increasing your risk of injury.Here's what the science says – and how fat in various areas of your body can cause tendon trouble in various ways.🌟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 Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan. Related videos:▶️ Online Physiotherapy for Achilles Injuries - How Does it Work? ▶️ Achilles Tendonitis Treatments - The Good, the Bad, and the Useless ▶️ Best & Worst Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis Useful Playlists:▶️ Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy Treatement▶️ Achilles Tendonitis/Tendinopathy Rehab (Rest & Exercise)📚Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:56 Achilles tendonitis recap00:01:46 Overweight: Body weight vs. blood chemistry00:03:12 What research on millions of people tells us00:04:42 How overweight blood chemistry affects tendons00:09:09 How we can help📰 Subscribe to our email newsletter for regular Achilles injury treatment and prevention advice.