http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.footfoundation.co.nz en-us Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:52:26 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168582/did-my-achilles-rupture-warning-signs-that-need-urgent-assessment/ An Achilles tendon rupture is a serious injury in which some or all of the tendon fibres tear. It often happens suddenly during an explosive movement, rapid push-off, jump, change of direction, or unexpected force through the ankle.Common Achilles rupture symptoms include:Sudden sharp pain in the heel, ankle or lower calfA popping or snapping sensationFeeling as though someone kicked or struck the back of the legDifficulty walking normallyReduced ability to push off through the injured footDiffi... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:04:21 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168582 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168580/achilles-rupture-recovery-timeline-from-moonboot-to-rehabilitation/ Recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture usually takes months rather than weeks.The early stage focuses on protecting the torn tendon while it begins to heal. This is commonly followed by gradual removal of heel wedges, transition out of the moonboot, restoration of normal walking, progressive calf strengthening, balance work and eventually running or sport-specific rehabilitation.Health New Zealand currently advises that both surgical and non-surgical Achilles rupture pathways generally invol... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:47:07 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168580 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168579/retrocalcaneal-bursitis-vs-achilles-tendinopathy-what-is-the-difference/ Pain at the back of the heel can be difficult to understand because several structures sit close together.Two commonly confused conditions are retrocalcaneal bursitis and Achilles tendinopathy.Retrocalcaneal bursitis affects a small fluid-filled bursa located between the Achilles tendon and the heel bone. Achilles tendinopathy affects the Achilles tendon itself. The tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and can develop symptoms either in its mid-portion or directly where it attaches ... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:41:56 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168579 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168578/insertional-achilles-pain-from-shoes-what-footwear-changes-may-help/ Insertional Achilles tendinopathy causes pain where the Achilles tendon attaches directly to the heel bone. Unlike mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy, which typically affects the tendon several centimetres higher, insertional symptoms occur at the lowest part of the tendon close to the back of the heel.This location makes footwear particularly relevant.A shoe can place direct pressure against the painful area, while the shape and heel position of the shoe can also change how the Achilles insertio... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:08:36 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168578 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168577/pain-where-the-achilles-meets-the-heel-what-could-be-causing-it/ Pain directly where the Achilles tendon meets the heel bone is different from pain several centimetres higher up the tendon.One common cause is insertional Achilles tendinopathy, which affects the lower portion of the Achilles where it attaches to the heel bone. By comparison, mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy typically affects an area approximately 2–6 cm higher up the tendon.However, insertional Achilles tendinopathy is not the only possible cause of pain in this area.Pain behind the heel ca... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:49:21 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168577 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168576/can-you-keep-running-with-achilles-tendinopathy/ For some people with appropriately diagnosed Achilles tendinopathy, running does not need to stop completely.The 2024 clinical practice guideline for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy advises that complete rest is generally not indicated and that people should continue activities within their pain tolerance while completing progressive tendon-loading rehabilitation.Oxford University Hospitals similarly advises that some people can continue running when discomfort remains limited, although runnin... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:20:38 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168576 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168575/pain-26-cm-above-the-heel-could-it-be-achilles-tendinopathy/ Pain at the back of the lower leg, a few centimetres above the heel, can be a sign of mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy.The exact location matters.Mid-portion, or non-insertional, Achilles tendinopathy typically affects the tendon approximately 2–6 cm above where it attaches to the heel bone. Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is different because it affects the lower part of the tendon directly where it meets the heel.If you have gradual pain above the heel, morning stiffness, tenderness when ... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:59:28 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168575 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168573/achilles-pain-after-running-should-you-stop-training/ Achilles pain after running is common among runners and active adults, but deciding whether to continue training is not as simple as choosing between running normally and stopping completely.For appropriately diagnosed Achilles tendinopathy, current rehabilitation guidance supports progressive tendon-loading exercise, and complete rest is not generally the goal. Training may instead need to be reduced or modified according to symptoms, current tendon capacity, and the activities that trigger pai... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:40:26 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168573 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168571/why-achilles-pain-keeps-coming-back-after-rest/ Rest can make Achilles pain feel better because it temporarily reduces the load placed on the tendon. Walking less, stopping running, avoiding hills, or taking time away from sport may reduce pain and morning stiffness.The problem is that reduced pain does not always mean the tendon has regained the strength and capacity needed for normal activity.When walking, running, training, or sport resumes, the tendon may once again be exposed to more load than it can currently tolerate. Symptoms then ret... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:18:21 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168571 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/post/168569/achilles-pain-what-the-location-of-your-pain-may-mean/ Achilles pain can occur in several different areas at the back of the heel, ankle or lower leg. The exact location of the pain can provide useful clues about which part of the tendon or surrounding tissue may be involved.Pain approximately 2–6 cm above the heel may suggest mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Pain directly where the tendon attaches to the heel bone may be more consistent with insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Deeper pain between the tendon and the heel bone may involve the retr... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:39 +1200 http://www.footfoundation.co.nz/blog/#post168569