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My left Achilles tendon is sore from running. Do you think the rowing motion will aggravate this?

Ultra wrote:My left Achilles tendon is sore from running. Do you think the rowing motion will aggravate this?

No, I actually started rowing while recovering from Achilles surgery. I think the repetitive pounding of running is what causes sore Achilles tendons. I am finally back to running two years after surgery but really concentrating more on rowing. See click here for a description of how achilles surgery got me on an erg.

There is a relatively new procedure out there for tendon issues. Platelet rich plasma. Its derived from your own blood and can cost anywhere from $300-$1500 dependant on which clinic you use to get the procedure done. In fact I've read that PRP can help with hyaline cartilage issues too. So if you are feeling a joint is arthritic it may help to get some PRP injected into it.

JM