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Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles Tendonitis is the inflammation of the
achilles tendon.
The achilles tendon is the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the
heel bone ( calcaneus ).
Tendonitis is the inflammation of a tendon.
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Description: Achilles Tendonitis
- Achilles tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendon that connects the calf muscles
( gastrocnemius and soleus ) to the heel bone. ( calcaneus )
Achilles tendonitis can be causes by running on concrete, training
in a cold environment,
running uphill a lot, practicing gymnastics on a hard floor etc.
Acute achilles tendonitis is the sudden ( one time ) inflammation of the achilles tendon.
Chronic achilles tedonitis is when inflammations came back all the
time. ( and you learn to live with it ) If not treated correctly, acute
tendonitis can lead to chronic tendonitis.
Symptoms: Achilles Tendonitis
- Acute Achilles Tendonitis
- Pain on the bottom of tendon during or after exercise.
The longer your session the more likely you will feel the pain.
- Jumping on the balls of your feet, rope skipping etc hurts.
- Sometimes swelling or redness.
- You will possibly feel a creaking when you press a finger
onto the tendon and
slide it up and down.
- Chronic Achilles Tendonitis
- The achilles pain goes away once you are warmed up, but comes back after exercise.
- Especially in the morning when the tendon is cold, standing up
can be painful.
- Lumps in the achilles tendon less than one inch above the heel.
- Walking on the balls of your feet, rope skipping etc hurts.
Who is susceptible: Achilles Tendonitis
- Sprinters
- Gymnastics
- XMA - athletes and trickers
- Dancers ( ballet )
- Rope skippers
- Women who usually use high heels and then use
flat shoes to run
- People who start running on the balls of their feet and run a long distance right away.
- People with abnormal foot soles. ( too flat or too high )
- Fast running on hard ground or cold environment.
Treatment: Achilles Tendonitis
- Rest and cold therapy.
- Consult a doctor:
- Who
might prescribe an anti-inflamant ( like diclofenac ) or orthotics
or help you change your training methods.
- Might make a MRI or Ultrasound
Scan.
- Temporary use of heel pads to take pressure and
stretch from the achilles tendon.
- Sports massage techniques.
- Ultrasound treatment.
- Taping for support or plaster to avoid stress to the tendon at all.
- In the worst case: Surgery followed by at least half a year rehabilitation.
Trainer advice: Achilles Tendonitis
- When your achilles tendon is already inflamed:
- Don't exercise in a cold environment. ( keep
the tendon warm and use high socks )
- Don't work out on hard ground. Don't jump or sprint
on concrete.
- Avoid bouncing on the balls of your feet.
- Don't stretch your calves dynamic.
- Don't work out your calf muscles with low reps.
- Let your achilles tendonitis heal out totally. ( don't go back
to training too soon )
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