Talking Tendinopathies & Solving the Soleus Conundrum with Seth O’Neil. Episode #375

Seth is a physiotherapy lecturer at the University of Leicester with a special interest in calf & Achilles injuries, having completed his PhD on Achilles Tendinopathy. He joins us to answer some of these questions · What are the biggest risk factors for Achilles tendinopathy (AT)? · What would be your biggest bang-for-buck treatments for AT? · What would you say were the most useful markers for progression? · Where do you think people are going wrong in the treatment of AT in general – what are the most common misconceptions/mistakes? · How important is the role of the soleus in ankle/calf function, and sporting performance in general?

· In terms of managing soleus injuries, what tips would you have for clinicians out there?