Achilles tendinitis

Achilles is named after the Greek god, that Achilles could be damaged ankle. Here, the term achilles came. Achilles tendon is a large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel. The Achilles tendon is the most common fracture of the body. Achilles tendinitis is a condition that occurs significantly in this great cause tendon irritation, inflammation and pain. Also what can happen is a rupture of the Achilles tendon, which feels like a sudden shock, pain in the back of the ankle. This is far less common than Achilles tendinitis.

CAUSE

The most common cause of Achilles tendinitis is a lack of flexibility or pronation. Other causes are more rare, the recent changes of shoes, a change in exercise training programs, or when an athlete increases his mileage or add hill training into his routine. 

Symptoms

People with Achilles tendonitis tends to more severe pain experience after periods of inactivity, such as first thing in the morning or a long time he sat down. The most common symptoms are usually mild pain after exercise that worsens gradually localized pain in the tendon or a few hours later, the stiffness of the legs, swelling in the area.

Treatment

In the first case, the doctor tells the patient to rest, allowing the inflammation to resolve, he also recommended that everybody can do sports, that the pain is worse now ended, at least a week. Regular pain relief with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen is recommended. The course of steroid injections may be taken. Wraps can also shoe inserts, heel lifts or props can be used be used, this will help take the stress off the tendon. Physiotherapy can be used to strengthen the weak muscles. And the last point would be to operate, but this is rare.

Was carried out after treatment, it is advisable to take things calmly and not run, as this could cause re-injury and serious problems occur. Structure of the exercise slowly and carefully when walking on an inclined plane.
Lucy case is marketing manager at First Aid 4 Sport, an online provider of first aid products, rehabilitation and physical therapy products. Lucy hat bereits Erfahrung als Sport-Trainer. For more information on sports injuries and first aid, primarily supports the Achilles tendon and you can also find more information about the ankle.

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