Expert Interview Achilles Tendon Massage
Susan Findlay of the North London School of Sports Massage talks to sportsinjuryclinic.net about the use of sports massage in treating achilles tendinopathies.
Sports massage can help to alleviate the tension which is notorius in cases of achilles tendinopathy.The therapist should work on the tendon itself using frictions but also to the tissues higher up to stretch them out and loosen them off.
Other useful techniques include myofascial release and soft tissue release. Effleurage and petrissage techniques are great for flushing out waste products and inflammation and keeping the muscles and tendon soft.
The therapist should also consider the cause of the injury, such as training errors and biomechanical problems and address these.
