Achilles Tendonitis

'Chronic micro-tears to Achilles Tendon by repetitive activity'

Causes

• Overuse

• Sudden increase in training

• Unaccustomed activities

• Over pronation

• Excessive tension into dorsiflexors

Symptoms

• Pain upon palpation

• Pain on tendon during exercise

• Possible creaking/crepitus upon movement

• Pain and stiffness in the morning

• Pain when walking upstairs

Treatment

• R.I.C.E

• Rehabilitation exercises

• Massage

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