Dear Running Doc: I have Achilles tendonitis on both sides. I am 53 years old, run 30 miles per week, and have had this problem on and off for years. I have the full length flexible orthotics you r… ...

Background Orthotic heel lifts are thought to lower tension in the Achilles tendon, but the evidence supporting this is equivocal. Objective To investigate the effect of a 12 mm in-shoe orthotic heel ...

Background Overwork, with a lack of recovery periods, is the main consequence of Achilles tendinopathy (AT)(Thomopoulos, 2015). In podiatry, the literature suggests that treatment should be based on ...

Dear Running Doc: I’ve been running for just a year, but I already know the Achilles tendon is nothing to fool around with. Mine has begun to feel just a little sore, usually after a run, and… ...

If the Achilles and heel pain is due to abnormal biomechanics, such as issues with footwear, or the shape of your foot, then an orthotic prescribed by a qualified practitioner is the best remedy.

A: Your description is consistent with Achilles tendonitis. To treat the problem, add heel lifts to your shoes; this will take some of the stress off of the tendon, allowing it to heal. Apply ice ...

The main job of orthotics is to keep your heel raised so the tendon doesn’t have to work so hard. Many people with Achilles issues are bothered when shoes rub on their ankles.

“I tell my patients that there is evidence that heel lifts and forefoot rocker shoes can reduce Achilles tendon loads and that they may be used as short-term or for some long-term options ...

Pain on the backside of your heel could be a sign that you have Achilles tendinitis, or inflammation of the Achilles tendon. Overuse could be a cause, and treatments range from home remedies to ...