In this video, Maryke explains why your Achilles tendon may feel sore or stiff in the morning, what happens in the tendon, and why the common belief that your Achilles tendon is tearing when you step on it is absolute nonsense. Finally, she also discusses the best treatment options.

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Chapters in this video:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:03 What causes a stiff or painful Achilles tendon in the morning?
00:02:43 Your Achilles tendon is NOT tearing
00:04:04 What happens inside the tendon to make it feel stiff or painful
00:06:56 The role of pain in rehab for an injured Achilles tendon
00:08:36 How to get rid of the stiffness and pain in your Achilles tendon


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Reference:
Cook JL, Rio E, Purdam CR, et al. Revisiting the continuum model of tendon pathology: what is its merit in clinical practice and research? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;50:11871191.