Achilles Tendons with Seth O'Neill

Chapters

00:00 Seth O'Neill's Background and Expertise

01:34 Understanding Achilles Tendon Problems

02:26 The Role of the Plantaris in Achilles Tendinopathy

07:04 The Importance of the Soleus Muscle

16:15 PhD Research on Soleus and Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation

19:43 Calf Muscle Loads and Performance

22:13 Internal vs External Loads in Rehabilitation

30:43 Rehabilitation Focus: Dorsiflexion vs Plantar Flexion

37:27 Identifying Deficits in Performance Testing

39:53 Understanding Muscle Weakness and Performance Misconceptions

40:58 Concentric vs Eccentric Training in Rehabilitation