Is rehabilitation the same for midportion and insertional Achilles pain?

Doctor’s answer

Not exactly. Midportion Achilles tendinopathy often responds to progressive heel raises and resistance training. Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is more sensitive to excessive dorsiflexion, so deep heel drops over a step are often avoided early, alongside heel lifts, load modification, and gradual strengthening.

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