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Injuries are part of Sport:

Let’s talk about the ACHILLES HEEL!!

🔥ACHILLES PAIN ISN’T JUST ABOUT THE ACHILLES HEEL

Your body is connected through fascial slings & kinetic chains that transfer force from the ground up 👣⬆️🧍

That means pain in the Achilles can be influenced by issues BOTH above and below the tendon ⚡

👣 foot positioning
🦵 calves
🦿 ankle mobility
🍑 Glutes
🧍 trunk control
💨 Reduced hip mobility
🏃 Inefficient running mechanics
💪 Upper body restrictions

…all can increase strain on the Achilles tendon 💥

The posterior fascial sling connects:
👣 Plantar fascia
⬆️ Calves
⬆️ Hamstrings
⬆️ Glutes
⬆️ Lower back
⬆️ Upper back & neck

When one area isn’t doing its job, another area compensates 🔄
Over time, the Achilles often becomes the “victim” of poor load transfer ⚠️

💡 True rehab means treating the FULL chain — not just rubbing the sore spot!!! 👀

✅ Strengthen the feet
✅ Build calf capacity
✅ Improve hip & glute strength
✅ Restore mobility and don’t ignore the upper body👀
✅ Train whole-body movement patterns🔑

Your Achilles is part of a system — treat it that way 🙌

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