Are Zero-Drop Shoes Good For Achilles Tendonitis Or Can They Cause Achilles Tendonitis?

In this video, Maryke answers some of the most common questions we get about zero-drop shoes and the Achilles tendon. These include whether they can cause Achilles tendonitis, whether zero-drop shoes are bad for the Achilles tendon, and whether zero-drop shoes are good to wear when you have Achilles tendonitis. She also explains what you have to do to ensure that you make a safe and injury-free transition to zero-drop shoes, should you decide to start using them.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 Can zero-drop shoes cause Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?
00:03:14 Are zero-drop shoes bad for your Achilles tendon?
00:03:42 How to strengthen your Achilles tendon for zero-drop shoes
00:06:03 Should you wear zero-drop shoes when you have Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy?
00:07:17 How we can help

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