Do you have achilles tendinopathy? Start here! Performing an isometric heel raise has many benefits for early rehab of achilles tendinopathy. Isometrics have been proven to have an analgesic effect on the tissue, helping to calm down the pain you are feeling. On top of that, they begin to load the tissue as well, making this a bang for your buck exercise! To appropriately get the analgesic effect you are looking for, be sure to perform 5 reps of 45 seconds each with a 2 min rest break in between

Struggling with Achilles tendon pain? Start with bodyweight isometrics to build tolerance. When that feels good, add some load. Next, focus on eccentric work - the lowering phase to rebuild tendon strength and capacity. Include both straight leg (for the gastrocnemius) and bent knee (for the soleus) variations. Over time, add resistance and increase range, even allowing the knees to travel forward over the toes to restore full ankle mobility and tendon capacity. Once you’re pain free, it’s time

Still dealing with stubborn Achilles pain? Here’s step by step way to rebuild it the right way: 1️⃣ Start with isometrics Hold calf raises at the top or mid range. These help reduce pain and wake up the tendon without too much stress. 2️⃣ Add load to your isometrics As pain decreases and strength improves, slowly add weight or increase hold time to challenge the tendon. 3️⃣ Progress to eccentrics This is the lowering phase of the movement. Use both feet to rise up, then slowly lower down on the