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Achilles Tendinitis

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Achilles Tendinitis tends to arise suddenly or within a few days. It is usually due to a tendon strain or overloading the tendon during exercise. The tissue in your Achilles Tendon has become inflamed.
An injury or specific event has happened in your past that caused a strain or tearing of the achilles tendon is most likely how achilles tendonitis develops.  When the fibers of a tendon are torn, they become inflamed and swollen.  This causes pain and tenderness in the area which can also result in difficulty flexing the foot during regular movements, such as walking and jumping.
Most commonly, this condition is seen in athletes who sit at a desk all week and then plays softball or tennis on the weekend. This tendon strain (mild tears) can then create inflammation and pain that can lead to tendinitis. This condition can also arise if the tendon is strained from a sudden trauma such as a fall or misstep.
Achilles tendinitis can occur at the insertion point of the tendon (referred to as insertional tendinitis) at the calcaneus (heel bone) or mid way up the Achilles tendon (referred to as non-insertional tendinitis). The most common area to be affected by acute tendinitis is approximately 1/3 of the way up the tendon, 2.5 inches from where it attaches to the heel bone. This part of the Achilles tendon is at most risk of tendinitis and other tendon injuries because it receives less blood flow than other parts of the tendon.

What are the Symptoms of Acute Achilles Tendinitis
If you are suffering from acute Achilles tendinitis you will most likely be experiencing:
  • Pain that occurs abruptly following a tendon strain, usually part way up the Achilles tendon.
  • Sharp pain at the beginning of activity that decreases in intensity as exercise progresses.
  • Pain that returns after exercise or after long periods of inactivity.
  • Pain may subside when the Achilles tendon is allowed to rest.
  • Pain becomes most significant when pushing off or jumping.
  • Stiffness in your Achilles tendon when you wake up in the morning.
  • Tender and warm to the touch.
  • The Achilles tendon is irritated by heat but feels good when treated with cold compression and rest.
If you feel a sharp pain, as though you've been hit in the back of the ankle, and hear a "pop" sound, your Achilles tendon has likely ruptured. A ruptured (completely torn) Achilles tendon can occur when the Achilles tendon is overstressed to the point of tearing. It will be very difficult for you to walk or move your ankle if this is the case.

Acute Achilles tendonitis may be caused by:
  • Improper stretching before and after running and jumping exercises.
  • Changes in foot wear (i.e. high heels, poor running shoes).
  • An inflexible Achilles tendon (i.e. tendon with scar tissue from previous injury or wear and tear).
  • An increase in training, training on uneven terrain or a change in terrain (i.e. hills).
  • Weak or inflexible calf muscles (gastrocnemius or soleus muscles).

Achilles tendinitis is one of those injuries that can really bring down the quality of your life. Anyone, young or old, can suffer from this injury. As well as stopping you from enjoying an active life, Achilles tendinitis can even start interrupting your normal, every day tasks 

For more info on the Achilles and a wealth of other information about this part of the body and the ailments that you can experience as a result of injury and disease please go to our site https://aidmyachilles.com/​
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  • AID MY PLANTAR
  • The Anatomy of the FOOT
  • Foot Pain or Injury?
    • Plantar Fasciitis >
      • Symptoms of Plantar Faciitis
    • Gout
    • Heel Spur/ Calcaneal Spur
    • Ingrown Toenail
    • Corns & Calluses
    • Hallux Valgus/ Bunion
    • Diabetic neuropathy
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Muscle Spasm in the Foot
    • Broken Toe
    • Extensor Tendonitis
    • Achilles Tendinitis
    • Stress Fractures
    • Morton's Neuroma
    • Bursitis in the Feet
    • Haglund’s deformity
    • Mallet/ Hammer Toe
    • Athletes foot
    • Stone Bruise
    • Paronychia
    • Osteo Arthritis
    • Metatarsaligia
    • Overcompensation Injuries
    • Puncture Wound
    • Foot Strain vs Foot Sprain
    • Turf Toe
    • Claw Toe
    • Diseases of the Foot
    • Charcot Foot
  • Exercises Ideas for Feet Health
  • Self Care for Feet
  • How SPORTS can affect your foot health
  • THE PLANTAR TSHELLZ WRAP & The LEC Response
  • MENDMESHOP'S COPPER INFUSED PLANTAR COMPRESSION BRACE & SUPPORT
  • MENDMESHOP'S SORE FOOT COMPOUND
  • Reviews of the PLANTAR TSHELLZ
  • Contact
  • About MendMeShop