deegentile73
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Hi Cathe - I'm writing in response to a previous thread you had responded to regarding you having chronic Achilles Tendonitis. I have been having the same pain as you mention for at least 2 months. I do your step tapes at least 6 days/wk. alternating once in a while with the stairmaster and lifecycle. I just went to a sports medicine doctor who diagnosed me with Achilles Tendonosis. :-( Are you familiar with the differences between the two? Here's a brief synopsis: It is a breakdown in the tendon, with small focal lesions w/in the tendon w/o an inflammatory response. The degeneration means that the tendon does not possess its normal tensile strength and may be liable to rupture w/continued sporting activities. There is great information on these topics at PhysioRoom.com, in case you or anyone else is interested in checking it out.
In any case, he advised me to do pain free activities, such as the stairmaster and/or bike and continue weight training but to avoid doing what creates any pain (for me - doing the step, and even walking at times). I have to also attend physical therapy for a while, of which they will have me do 'eccentric exercises' for the problem. I know you have mentioned that you had rehabilitated your problem for about 6 months. During that time what did you do to keep in shape? Did you do any cardio, or just weight training? I am very upset that I cannot continue to do the step but I know that I am going to have to for a while b/c if I do not I run a great risk of tearing my Achilles tendon, which would set me back even longer. :-( I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide in regards to this problem. Thank you for your continued support.
-Deirdre-
In any case, he advised me to do pain free activities, such as the stairmaster and/or bike and continue weight training but to avoid doing what creates any pain (for me - doing the step, and even walking at times). I have to also attend physical therapy for a while, of which they will have me do 'eccentric exercises' for the problem. I know you have mentioned that you had rehabilitated your problem for about 6 months. During that time what did you do to keep in shape? Did you do any cardio, or just weight training? I am very upset that I cannot continue to do the step but I know that I am going to have to for a while b/c if I do not I run a great risk of tearing my Achilles tendon, which would set me back even longer. :-( I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide in regards to this problem. Thank you for your continued support.
-Deirdre-