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Legs of Iron!!!
Dukey3d
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Hi all.
I'm currently recovering from Achilles tendonitis in both legs (due to slightly overenthusiastic running last year). I was wondering if anyone knew any strengthening exercises for the muscles/tendons around the ankle, the knee and the hip.
I'm doing heel dips off a stair at the moment, but I've been off running for about eight months now and really don't want the tendonitis coming back, so I want to make my legs as strong as possible.
Your help is really appreciated!
I'm currently recovering from Achilles tendonitis in both legs (due to slightly overenthusiastic running last year). I was wondering if anyone knew any strengthening exercises for the muscles/tendons around the ankle, the knee and the hip.
I'm doing heel dips off a stair at the moment, but I've been off running for about eight months now and really don't want the tendonitis coming back, so I want to make my legs as strong as possible.
Your help is really appreciated!
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One legged squats are excellent, slow deliberate high knee walking for 20-30 metres repeat 3-4x. Flexibilty exercises such as pointing your toes & pulling them back 20-30 times each, rotating clock & counter clockwise 10-20 each direction..build up to these numbers.
There's a few others here:
http://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/archive/achilles-tendonitis-1.html
P.s. does anyone know if things like yoga or pilates are helpful? I know they're good for flexibility, but what about strengthening the joints?