Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon that causes pain in the posterior calf and heel.
Synonym(s): Achilles tendinosis; Achilles tendinopathy
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Pain that initially subsides with use but returns with continued use or after use suggests an overuse injury.
Morning stiffness is a hallmark of Achilles tendinitis.
Training errors are...
Relative rest: Especially eliminate sprinting, speed work, and running hills or stairs. Overall decrease in running intensity, duration, and/or frequency.
Ice after activity; ...
Gradual return to activity: gradual increase in running intensity, duration, and/or frequency. General rule of thumb is no >10% increase per week.
New shoes: Avoid shoes with high heel ...
Gerdesmeyer L, Mittermayr R, Fuerst M, et al. Current evidence of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Int J Surg. 2015;24(Pt B):154–159.
Habets ...
Because of the high stresses placed on the Achilles tendon with weight-bearing activities and the risk of rupture, corticosteroid injection into the Achilles tendon should be avoided.
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