3.5K views · 90 reactions | Weighted Eccentric Training A Game...

The Alfredson Protocol: Eccentric Exercises for Achilles tendinopathy In 1998, Alfredson et al proposed a heavy-load eccentric calf muscle training protocol for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy. This protocol has been adopted in several RCTs over the years and has shown clinically significant changes in pain and improvement in function of patients with Achilles tendon pain. Watch the video below to see which exercises were performed in the protocol! | Physiotutors

15K views · 417 reactions | I love eccentric training, and you don’t need fancy machines to do it. This is a very simple step-up exercise that would rank among my top 10 most important lower body exercises. You can do with assistance (using a band to help), with your bodyweight, or loaded (normally in both hands, but here I demonstrate one hand loaded). | Peter Attia, MD | Facebook

10K views · 191 reactions | Let’s talk about the often-overlooked...