Alfredson exercises & anterior compartement pain

[JeffK]

I’ve just finished the 1st yr of my physio degree – so there’s loads I don’t know/understand yet!

I’ve been having pain in the anterior compartment of both legs (i.e. the dorsiflexors) when I walk quickly, especially up an incline. The physio I went to see gave me Alfredson exercises (eccentric exercise of the plantarflexors). I’ve been doing them & I think they’re helping, though I’m not sure.

My question is:

What’s the rationale behind using these exercises for anterior compartment pain? I’ve looked at various articles (see attchments) but they only refer to using them for Achilles Tendonopathy & I can’t ask my physio because she’s on holiday for a few weeks.

Any ideas or pointers to relevant material, anyone?

Cheers, Jeff

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