16/01/2026
🌟Karen’s Achilles Journey🌟
We’ve been working with Karen since early March 2025, helping her tackle a really stubborn case of insertional Achilles tendinopathy. 🏃♀️💪 Because her symptoms had been around for about 18 months, we knew we needed a slow and progressive loading plan. ⌛️
We introduced shockwave therapy, which was a game-changer in reducing her pain enough so she could do more rehab comfortably. The key was being very selective about when to add extra load based on her symptoms. Even though it’s been a long road, Karen’s dedication has paid off. 👏
We’ve now got her confidently doing plyometrics and loading appropriately, and by December, she managed multiple 5Ks — even a Christmas Day parkrun — with minimal pain. 🎄🏃♀️
It’s all down to her patience, consistency, and understanding that these things take time. She’s been a fantastic student, and while we’re not completely at the finish line, Karen’s well on her way to being pain-free. 🌟😊
