Achilles Tendon Treatment Options

Achilles Tendinitis & Ruptures

Expert Achilles Treatment- London & Hertfordshire

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. Whether you’re a runner, a gym-goer, or simply lead an active lifestyle, Achilles problems can cause significant pain, stiffness and loss of function.

At BOOST PHYSIO, our expert MSK physiotherapists treat a wide range of Achilles tendon issues, including:

• Achilles tendinopathy (mid-portion or insertional)

• Achilles tendon tears and ruptures

• Post-operative rehabilitation after surgical tendon repair

We combine hands-on expertise, clinical experience, and evidence-based treatment to help you recover and return to full activity.

Common Symptoms of Achilles Tendon Problems

You may be suffering from an Achilles tendon issue if you experience:

• Pain at the back of the heel or lower calf

• Stiffness in the morning or after periods of rest

• Swelling, tenderness, or thickening along the tendon

• Difficulty walking, running, or rising onto tiptoes

• A sudden snap or pop sensation (in the case of rupture)

How BOOST PHYSIO Can Help You

Our tailored treatment plans focus on restoring your tendon strength, flexibility, and load tolerance, while addressing the underlying causes of the injury.

Depending on your diagnosis and stage of healing, your physiotherapist may use a combination of the following treatments:

✅ Treatment Options To Help Your Achilles Problem:

• Exercise Rehabilitation – progressive loading and strengthening programmes specific to tendon recovery

• Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) – clinically proven to reduce pain and promote tendon healing

• Manual Therapy – soft tissue massage and joint mobilisations to reduce tension and improve mobility

• Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture – to relieve pain and promote local healing

• Stretching & Range of Motion Exercises – to improve ankle flexibility and reduce tendon strain

• Taping or Heel Lifts – to offload the tendon during activity

• Advice & Education – on pacing, footwear, load management, and injury prevention

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

If you’ve had Achilles tendon rupture and surgery, our team will guide your rehab from the early protected stages when you are in your plaster cast or boot, through to full return to sport. We work closely with orthopaedic surgeons to deliver:

• Gradual load progression

• Gait re-education

• Scar mobilisation

• Strengthening and plyometric re-training