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Have any runners (or other athletic participants) overcome a chronic achillies tendonitis problem?
A little background: I ran competitively in high school (track and cross country), and then ran sporadically into my 20's (entering the occasional 5k or 10k). When I tried to start running again in my early 30's, I started having problems with my achilles tendon, only the left being a problem. I could run for a couple of weeks, but it would gradually get more and more sore, to the point it was too painful to run. Now, if I try to start up running, no matter how gradual or slow I go with the training, my achilles will start aching and just get worse.
I've been to a podiatrist, tried PT, and tried some orthotics (not custom). Nothing helped. Has anyone beaten this problem?
I won't say I beat it, but using RockTape and KT Tape has helped immensely (I prefer RockTape). Pacing has also helped. There is probably a pace your body can handle and you just have to stay with that.
Sometimes, you have to pick a different form of exercise though. Just listen to your body.
cd :O)
I won't say I beat it, but using RockTape and KT Tape has helped immensely (I prefer RockTape). Pacing has also helped. There is probably a pace your body can handle and you just have to stay with that.
Sometimes, you have to pick a different form of exercise though. Just listen to your body.
cd :O)
Thanks. Is that similar to trainer's tape, like football players use to tape their ankles?
Thanks. Is that similar to trainer's tape, like football players use to tape their ankles?
I'm not sure, but I think Training tape is primarily just to isolate and try to give support. RT and KT are applied in particular ways depending on the area and designed to lift the skin away from the muscle and allow for greater blood flow which decreases swelling and aids in a faster recovery. In addition, the way it is applied it provides support to the area.
I know there are plenty of skeptics, but it worked for me. It became quite popular when you saw more and more Olympic athletes using it.
I'm not sure, but I think Training tape is primarily just to isolate and try to give support. RT and KT are applied in particular ways depending on the area and designed to lift the skin away from the muscle and allow for greater blood flow which decreases swelling and aids in a faster recovery. In addition, the way it is applied it provides support to the area.
I know there are plenty of skeptics, but it worked for me. It became quite popular when you saw more and more Olympic athletes using it.
Have any runners (or other athletic participants) overcome a chronic achillies tendonitis problem?
I've been to a podiatrist, tried PT, and tried some orthotics (not custom). Nothing helped. Has anyone beaten this problem?
Not sure where you are located, but I would highly, highly suggest that you see someone who does www.neurokinetictherapy. com (NKT). You can find more info on the website, as well as get referrals for your local area. If you don't see anyone on the list near you, PM me & I can inquire. NKT in my limited understanding (I am not an NKT practitioner by a client) is basically a form of assessing dysfunctional movement patterns. For more info see this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZokrTHV7ZM
This therapy has been like a miracle for me.
Thanks. Is that similar to trainer's tape, like football players use to tape their ankles?
Rocktape is totally different.
Rocktape is awesome!
Here's the website: http://rocktape.com/products/tape/
I would also recommend that you have a physical therapist or personal trainer (or someone trained in Rocktape's use) apply it, or show you how to apply as it is different.
I suggest you check out Perry Nickelston's website & u-tube videos, (website is down tonight), Stop Chasing Pain
but he teaches Rocktape seminars (I took his class in my town).
Last edited by caligirlz; 11-04-2014 at 12:42 AM..
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