What to do if you have an achilies tendon that does not want to cooperate when you run...

Here is a question I got no too long ago.

"Hi!

I am fairly new to rowing on the C-2. My question is: do you think it is ok for a runner with left achilles tendinitis (mild) to continue rowing while rehabbing? I do about 20 to 30 minutes rowing 5 days a week.

Thanks!"


Caution: Do not over compress at the catch, which would stretch the tendon too far... Use a bungee cord and strap it around the track. This way you will not roll too far into the catch thus avoiding any over stretching of the tendon.

XENO

Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.