Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trial (bjsm.bmj.com)

• Low compression superior for insertional Achilles tendinopathy
• Restricting dorsiflexion improves pain and function
• 12-week RCT with clear clinical implications

"A randomised clinical trial provides evidence that a low-compression rehabilitation strategy (limiting ankle dorsiflexion) is more effective than high-compression approaches for insertional Achilles tendinopathy. The findings support compression-avoidance protocols to improve pain and functional outcomes."