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We guide you safely from when your Achilles first becomes painful to a full return to running.

Insertional Achilles tendinopathy treatment plan

Certified treatment plan

Current research shows that a carefully graded strength training program is the most effective way to treat Achilles tendinopathy.

Research-based injury treatment plan

Start your achilles tendinopathy (insertional) treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free. Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

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Regain full strength in your Achilles tendon

The right combination of rest and exercise tailored to you individually is the most crucial intervention to treat your insertional Achilles tendinopathy.

In this stage, the app will help you to carefully test what exercises your Achilles tendon can currently support and then build on that base.

Find your baseline

Prepare your Achilles tendon and calf muscles for heavy strength training by building your endurance using bodyweight exercises.

Build your base strength

Continue strength training to floor level only until you can do your exercises with weights equal to 10% of your body weight.

Build tendon capacity

Work on gaining enough strength to do explosive exercises needed for running.

Prep for plyometrics

This stage includes plyometric exercises (hop sessions). Restore your calf’s ability to generate explosive forces, and your Achilles tendon’s ability to absorb these forces.

Build explosive strength

Your Achilles tendon is now finally ready for you to ease back into running. The safest way to do this is by following a program that allows you to alternate between running and walking.

Return to running

Regain your Achilles tendon's and leg muscles' pre-injury running endurance, and slowly increase your running volume. Max. 10% increase per week to avoid re-injury. 

Build easy run endurance

You can now start training with increasing speed and intensity. However, remember not to ramp things up too quickly. Always allow enough recovery time.

Build running intensity & speed

The stages of your recovery

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Most important facts about insertional Achilles tendinopathy

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Achilles tendinopathy (insertional) treatment plan

Mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy treatment plan

Start your achilles tendinopathy (mid-portion) treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free. Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Start the mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy treatment

The right combination of rest and exercise tailored to you individually is the most crucial intervention to treat your mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy.

Carefully test what exercises your Achilles tendon can currently support and then build on that base. Don’t progress the exercises too quickly.

Prepare your Achilles and calves for heavy strength training by building your endurance using bodyweight exercises and light weights.

Work on gaining enough strength to do explosive exercises needed for running. You can achieve this through heavy strength training using weights.

Continue the heavy-loaded Heel Raise exercises. This stage also includes plyometric exercises (hop sessions) to restore your calf’s ability to generate explosive forces. 

Your Achilles tendon is now ready again. The app provides a walk/run program to help you progress the intensity and duration of your runs at the right time.

Regain your Achilles tendon's and leg muscles' pre-injury running endurance, and slowly increase your running volume (maximum 10% per week increase).

You should continue with your weekly strength routine and start training with increasing speed and intensity. Allow enough recovery time in between.

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Most important facts about mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy 

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Achilles tendinopathy (mid-portion) treatment plan

We guide you safely from when you first sprain your ankle to a full return to running.

Ankle sprain treatment plan

Research shows that most people can recover from ankle sprains with a conservative treatment plan incorporating rest, mobility, and strengthening exercises.

Start your ankle sprain treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Regain full strength and heal your ankle

The workout intensities have to increase as your injury heals to regain your full strength. The app helps you progress correctly by setting clear targets at each stage.

In the first 72 hours allow your injury to settle. Follow the PRICE regime to decrease swelling and pain. Only do gentle movements.

Let it settle

Start building strength in the muscles that support your ankle and improve your range of movement. Avoid jumping and running activities at this stage.

Start gentle exercise

The focus is now on restoring your ankle's position sense while continuing to build strength. It's advisable to still avoid running and jumping activities. 

Restore base function

In this stage, you will build the dynamic control and explosive strength you need to safely start light running activities later. Don't yet go back to running.

Develop dynamic control

You can now start a return to running program. Your leg workouts will reduce to twice a week, allowing enough recovery time as your running volume increases. 

The focus is now on regaining your previous running endurance. Be careful on uneven terrain and avoid high-intensity running at this stage still.

You can start training with increasing speed and intensity. Continue your weekly strength and control workouts to help prevent re-injury.

Intensity and speed

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We guide you safely from the first moment you strain your calf to a full return to running.

Calf strain treatment plan

The best way to treat a calf strain and prevent it from recurring is by following a progressive strength training program set at the right intensity for you.

Start your calf strain treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Regain full strength after your calf strain

The first 72 hours: Aim to allow your calf injury to settle and limit the amount of swelling and internal bleeding.

Acute stage

Time to start gentle strength training for your calves. Carefully ease into the exercises as your strained calf is not yet strong and still needs protection.

Sub-acute stage

Restore your flexibility and build the strength needed for explosive movements (plyometrics). You’ll improve the strength and control in your core and legs.

Remodelling stage

Prepare your calf muscles for the explosive contractions required for running. Continue with strength training and start with hops and jumps.

You’re now ready to start a return to running program. At this stage, the app prescribes a walk/run program to help you ease back into running safely.

The focus is on regaining your previous running endurance in your calf and leg muscles. Aim for an easy pace. Only increase the volume by a maximum of 10% per week.

You can now start to train with increasing speed and intensity. It’s usually best to start with just one high-intensity session per week.

Build running intensity and speed

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We guide you safely from when your hip first becomes painful to a full return to running.

Gluteal tendinopathy treatment plan

Research suggests the most effective way to treat this hip injury is the right combination of rest and exercise tailored to you.

Start your gluteal tendinopathy treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Regain full strength

The right combination of rest and exercise is the most crucial intervention to treat gluteal tendinopathy, hip bursitis, and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

Allow your pain to settle and restore your hip’s basic load tolerance with isometric exercises. Avoid positions that stretch your gluteal area. Progress to stage 2 once you can easily perform the leg strength workout.

Restore your tendon's ability to work through larger ranges of movement and withstand heavier loads. Continue improving your body's overall strength, control, and flexibility.

Build base strength

You'll now prepare for a safe return to running. Ease into heavy gluteal muscle strength training and continue improving your core and leg strength and control.

Restore high load strength

Your strength sessions will focus on maintenance now and you're ready to start a return-to-running program. The goal is to jog at an easy pace for 20 minutes without aggravating your symptoms.

It's time to regain your previous running endurance. You should increase your running volume slowly. The workouts will help you maintain your strength and control.

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We guide you safely from the moment you strain your hamstring to when you can fully return to running.

Hamstring strain treatment plan

Research shows that the best treatment for a hamstring strain is a carefully graded exercise-based treatment plan that increases in intensity and difficulty as your injury heals.

Start your hamstring strain treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Regain full strength after your hamstring strain

The first 72 hours: Aim to allow your hamstring injury to settle and limit the amount of swelling and internal bleeding.

Gentle strength training for your hamstrings. Carefully ease into the exercises to activate your hamstrings and build strength in low-load positions during this stage.

Restore the flexibility in your hamstrings and build the strength needed for easy running. You’ll also continue improving the strength & control in your core muscles.

You’re now ready to start the running program, but your hamstring will not have the endurance to cope with continuous runs yet. Start easy.

Regain your previous running endurance in your hamstring and leg muscles. Do this slowly. Research suggests to increase volume by no more than 10% per week.

You can now start to train with increasing speed and intensity. It’s best to start with just one high-intensity session per week, then slowly build from there.

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We guide you safely from when your knee first becomes painful to a full return to running.

IT band syndrome treatment plan

Research suggests the most effective intervention is the right combination of rest and exercise tailored to the individual.

Start your iliotibial band syndrome treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free. Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

The right combination of rest and exercise tailored to you individually is the most crucial intervention to treat your IT band syndrome.

Allow your injury to settle while improving strength, control, and mobility in your core and legs to allow optimal movement patterns. Avoid walking on uneven ground and all running and jumping activities. 

Build your base

It’s time to progress your training to include exercises that load the IT band. Avoid running and jumping activities for now.

Start low load strength training

In this stage, you’ll restore the full strength and control needed for running. Avoid running activities for a bit longer.

Restore full strength and control

You're ready to start a return-to-running program. Your strength sessions will focus on maintenance now, and their frequency will drop as your running volume increases. Avoid high-intensity sessions like tempo, interval, or hill sessions.

It's time to regain your previous running endurance. The workouts will help you maintain your strength and control.

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We guide you safely from when your lower back first becomes painful to a full return to running.

Lower back pain treatment plan

Research suggests the most effective way to treat lower back pain is the right combination of rest and exercise tailored to you.

Start your lower back pain treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

The right combination of rest and exercise is the most crucial intervention to treat mild to moderate lower back sprains/strains, mechanical back pain, and non-specific back pain.

Allow your acute pain to settle by staying active and resting when necessary. We’ve included helpful advice about pain management. Only progress to the next stage once you can walk short distances with only mild to moderate discomfort.

Start building strength and control in low-load positions. Stay active within your pain limits - we provide guidance on the best way to do this. You can move to stage 3 once you can walk slowly for 20 minutes with minor discomfort.

Restore your back’s strength and control through the full range. Continue increasing your general activity level while monitoring the 24-hour pain response.  Progress to the next stage once you walk briskly for 30 minutes without discomfort.

Restore full range strength

You're ready to start a return-to-running program. Your strength sessions will focus on maintenance now, and their frequency will drop as your running volume increases. You should avoid high-intensity sessions like tempo, interval, or hill sessions.

It's time to regain your previous running endurance. The workouts will help you maintain your strength and control. You should increase your running volume slowly and avoid high-intensity running (tempo, sprint, or hill sessions).

Most important facts about lower back pain

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We guide you safely from when you first injure your meniscus to when you fully return to running.

Meniscus tear treatment plan

Research shows that most meniscus tears can fully recover by following a graded strength training program.

Start your meniscus tear treatment plan today. The first 7 days are free.
Afterward, you can choose between 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month full access to all rehab plans in the Exakt Health app.

Regain full strength after a torn meniscus

You will focus on knee-specific exercises, as well as core and leg strength, until you can comfortably bend your knee beyond 90 degrees of flexion.

Now you can move on to more functional exercises and exercises that challenge your balance until you can walk at a slow pace for 30 minutes without pain.

You build the strength and control needed for a safe return to light running activities during this stage. You will slowly progress to more dynamic exercises.

You’re now ready to start a running program. Your strength workouts will continue, but they will reduce in frequency as your running increases. 

Regain your previous running endurance. Research suggests doing this slowly and increasing volume by no more than 10% per week.

You can now start to train with increasing speed and intensity. Continue your weekly strength routine to support your running activities.

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