Twin Boro Physical Therapy is the largest private physical therapy network in New Jersey. With 42 locations conveniently located across 13 counties, residents of New Jersey can feel confident they have convenient access to high quality care “near me.” For residents of Toms River, New Jersey, visit our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office in Toms River to get started.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy has been serving the New Jersey community since 1980. We offer a range of services at each of our locations to best serve the diverse needs of our community. At our locations, you can expect professionals with specialties in areas such as:
- Arthritis Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Rehab
- Hand Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy
- Spinal Orthopaedic Rehab
- Sports Rehab / Physical Therapy
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Workers’ Compensation
If your condition does not fall into one of these categories, don’t hesitate to visit our office to connect with a professional and discuss your next steps.
Physical therapy exercises for achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is caused by acute inflammation of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle, made of the gastrocnemius and soleus, to the heel bone, or calcaneus. When this tendon becomes inflamed, patients often feel pain along the back of the ankle and heel.
Achilles tendonitis can be insertional or mid-portion. Insertional Achilles tendonitis tends to lead to pain where the Achilles connects to the heel bone, while mid-portion Achilles tendonitis leads to pain slightly above the connection point. While working with a physical therapist is the best way to learn exercises and stretches that will be beneficial for you, the following stretches target the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles and have been found to relieve pain for many patients.
Gastrocnemius Stretch
The gastrocnemius makes up a portion of the Achilles tendon. When stiff, this muscle can be associated with Achilles tendonitis symptoms. To stretch this muscle, follow these steps:
- Strand straight in front of a wall or other stable surface.
- Place the hands on the wall and your feet hip-width apart.
- Step the affected foot backward while keeping both feet flat on the ground.
- Bend the front knee gently while keeping the back leg straight and the back foot flat.
- Lean toward the wall so that a stretch is felt alongside the calf of the back leg.
- Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute and repeat 3-5 times. Repeat throughout the day as needed.
Soleus Stretch
The soleus muscle is another muscle associated with the Achilles tendon. To improve the flexibility of this muscle and reduce pain, follow these steps:
- Strand straight in front of a wall or other stable surface.
- Place the hands on the wall and your feet hip-width apart.
- Step the affected foot backward while keeping both feet flat on the ground.
- Bend the back knee gently while keeping the foot flat on the ground.
- Lean toward the wall so that a stretch is felt alongside the lower portion of the calf of the back leg.
- Hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute and repeat 3-5 times. Repeat throughout the day as needed.
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Twin Boro Physical Therapy employs expert physical therapists, occupational therapists, and certified hand therapists to provide patients with a comprehensive team ready to take on complex conditions. For residents of Toms River, NJ, contact our Toms River office to get started “near me” today. We can be reached by calling 732.255.7888 or visiting our website
