🎙️ Achilles Tendinopathy: What Actually Matters

Achilles tendinopathy is one of the most common and frustrating injuries in runners and one of the most challenging conditions clinicians manage.

In this episode of The Rehab Runway, Luke Nelson is joined by Peter Malliaras, world-renowned physiotherapist and tendon researcher, to cut through the confusion around Achilles tendon pain.

Together, they unpack what actually matters in Achilles tendinopathy, including tendon structure versus symptoms, subtendons, plantaris involvement, assessment frameworks, and the influence of stress, sleep, and overall health.

The conversation also dives into management strategies, from pain relief and region-specific rehab through to isometrics, the Berlin approach, collagen supplementation, imaging, injections, and anti-inflammatories.

Whether you are a runner dealing with persistent Achilles pain or a health professional looking to sharpen your clinical reasoning, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based insights you can apply immediately.

📚 References: for a full list, head to the episode website https://www.healthhp.com.au/the-rehab-runway/episode-6-achilles-tendinopathy-what-actually-matters

Connect with Peter:

• Instagram: @Tendinopathyrehab

• Education, courses, and blogs: https://www.tendinopathyrehab.com/

🎙️ Hosted by Luke Nelson- Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, running coach, and strength coach.Follow on Instagram @sportschiroluke