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We do not accept advertising on this page. For more details on how we produce our content and its sources, visit the About our health information section. Back to top Menu. Achilles tendinopathy. Expert reviewer, Mr Damian McClelland , Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant, and Clinical Director for Musculoskeletal Services at Bupa Next review due August Achilles tendinopathy is an injury to the band of tissue tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg to your heel.
About achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy can make it hard to walk and may stop you carrying on as normal. Achilles tendinopathy symptoms Achilles tendinopathy can cause several symptoms, including: increasing pain, usually at the back of your leg or heel stiffness in the tendon swelling at the back of your ankle tenderness when you touch the tendon a grating noise or creaking feeling crepitus when you move your ankle If you think you have Achilles tendinopathy, speak to your GP or a physiotherapist.
Diagnosis of achilles tendinopathy Your GP or physiotherapist will ask you about your symptoms and examine your leg, heel and ankle. Self-help for achilles tendinopathy There are a number of things you can do to ease the symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy. Looking for physiotherapy? Medicines for Achilles tendinopathy If you need pain relief, you can take over-the-counter painkillers , such as paracetamol. Your physiotherapist may give you exercises to do twice a day. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy.
A machine passes shockwaves through your skin to the damaged part of your tendon. You may need several sessions.
Blood or platelet-rich plasma PRP injections. Low-level laser therapy. This may help to repair damage to your tendon. Dry needling. This involves passing a thin needle into your tendon regularly to trigger the healing process and strengthen your tendon. Causes of achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy is usually caused by overusing your Achilles tendon.
You may also increase your risk of damage if you: use badly designed equipment, including wearing the wrong footwear suddenly increase how much exercise you do train on hard, slippery or slanting surfaces exercise in extreme weather conditions, especially the cold.
Prevention of achilles tendinopathy There are several things you can do to help prevent Achilles tendinopathy. Make sure your shoes fit properly. They should have a lace-up fastening that keeps your heel in place. There should be enough room at the top so your toes can move around freely. Limit repetitive motions that overuse your tendon.
Whatever exercise you do, build up slowly. Gradually increase the intensity and the length of time you spend being active. Frequently asked questions about Achilles tendinopathy Expand all. Did our information help you? Complete the survey. About our health information At Bupa we produce a wealth of free health information for you and your family. Related information. Achilles tendon rupture. Read more. Physiotherapy is a treatment that aims to improve the way your joints and muscles work. Over-the-counter painkillers.
Over-the-counter painkillers are painkillers that you can buy from a pharmacy or shop, without needing a prescription from your GP. Very occasionally, the Achilles tendon may rupture tear.
When an Achilles tendon ruptures, it is said to feel like a hard whack on the heel. Causes of Achilles tendinopathy Some of the causes of Achilles tendonitis include: overuse injury — this occurs when the Achilles tendon is stressed until it develops small tears and degeneration.
Runners seem to be the most susceptible. People who play sports that involve jumping, such as basketball, are also at increased risk arthritis — Achilles tendonitis can be a part of generalised inflammatory arthritis, such as ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. In these conditions, both tendons can be affected foot problems — some people with flat feet or hyperpronated feet feet that turn inward while walking are prone to Achilles tendonitis.
The flattened arch pulls on calf muscles and keeps the Achilles tendon under tight strain. This constant mechanical stress on the heel and tendon can cause inflammation, pain and swelling of the tendon. Being overweight can make the problem worse footwear — wearing shoes with minimal support while walking or running can increase the risk, as can wearing high heels overweight and obesity — being overweight places more strain on many parts of the body, including the Achilles tendon quinolone antibiotics — can in some instances be associated with Achilles tendinopathy or Achilles tendon rupture tear soon after exposure to the medication.
Diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy If you think that you may have Achilles tendinopathy, see your doctor or a physiotherapist. Methods used to make a diagnosis may include: medical history, including your exercise habits and footwear physical examination, especially examining for thickness and tenderness of the Achilles tendon tests that may include an x-ray of the foot, ultrasound and occasionally blood tests to test for an inflammatory condition , and an MRI scan of the tendon.
Treatment for Achilles tendinopathy The aim of the treatment is to reduce strain on the tendon, prevent further injury and allow repair: avoiding or severely limiting activities that may aggravate the condition, such as running applying icepacks for 20 minutes per hour while the injury is painful take a short course days of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in consultation with your doctor physical therapy including appropriate warm up and stretch as well as resistant exercises using shoe inserts orthoses to take pressure off the tendon as it heals.
In cases of flat or hyperpronated feet, your doctor or podiatrist may recommend long-term use of orthoses. Surgery for Achilles tendinopathy Surgery is only recommended if all other treatment options have failed. Prevention of Achilles tendinopathy Suggestions to reduce your risk of Achilles tendinopathy include: incorporate stretching into your warm-up and cool-down routines maintain an adequate level of fitness for your sport avoid dramatic increases in sports training if you experience pain in your Achilles tendon, rest the area.
If there is foot deformity or flattening, obtain orthoses avoid wearing high heels on a regular basis. An inflexible Achilles tendon is more susceptible to injury maintain a normal healthy weight. Achilles tendinopathy and tendon rupture , UpToDate. Give feedback about this page. Was this page helpful? Yes No. View all bones muscles and joints.
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