Last year after starting to run bare feet, I developed tendonitis in my left achillies. After months of physio therapy, about $1700 worth (thank God for employer health benefits!!), tons of pain, and some proper instruction on barefoot running (thanks Tina) it was resolved, and I was able to run all winter pain free. I noticed about 2 weeks ago, that my right achillies started to act up. No where near as bad as the left one, but the warning signs are there! This is my routine for self rehab.
Calf eccentrics, both legs, 30 reps 2X/day.
6X45 second sessions on Thera Band Stability board/leg.
Foam roller on both calves, 10 minutes/calf.
Wife's rolling pin on the back of calf and achillies tendon, 10 minutes/leg.
Stretch as often as I can.
Care to comment on it, add something else? It is working, and I am back to running bare feet, for about 2.5 miles. Was doing about 4 with minis on. My goal is to get up to 5-6 miles max. Not looking to compete, go fast etc., just want to run! Thoughts, advise? Thanks for your time!!
Calf eccentrics, both legs, 30 reps 2X/day.
6X45 second sessions on Thera Band Stability board/leg.
Foam roller on both calves, 10 minutes/calf.
Wife's rolling pin on the back of calf and achillies tendon, 10 minutes/leg.
Stretch as often as I can.
Care to comment on it, add something else? It is working, and I am back to running bare feet, for about 2.5 miles. Was doing about 4 with minis on. My goal is to get up to 5-6 miles max. Not looking to compete, go fast etc., just want to run! Thoughts, advise? Thanks for your time!!