Build deep core strength with heel slides – but don’t be fooled by how easy they look

Heel slides may look simple but, done properly, they’re a powerful way to build deep core control and hip stability ...
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Alfredson Protocol for Achilles Tendonitis

The Alfredson Protocol involves heel drop exercises that help strengthen the Achilles tendon. You should feel mild to ...
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How to Do Heel Slide Exercises

The purpose of heel slides is to increase the range of motion of your knee. They also help to strengthen and stretch the tissues around the knee and leg muscles. This is an important part of the ...
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What Is Heel-Toe Drop, and Does It Matter for Runners?

We’ve previously written about why people shouldn’t overthink their running shoes. At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoe fit could make the difference between lacing up for a ...
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Are Shoes with High Heel-to-Toe Drop More Likely to Cause Injury?

Researchers analyzed 710 runners and monitored their injuries. They found that one shoe type has a higher running-related injury correlation. In triathlon training, consistency is king. But what if ...
BMJ

Efficacy of heel lifts versus calf muscle eccentric exercise for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (HEALTHY): a randomised trial

Correspondence to Chantel L Rabusin, Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC 3086, Australia; c.rabusin{at}latrobe.edu.au ...