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May 29, 2006
Achilles Tendinitis
Knowing how to treat Achilles Tendinitis is key to improving the condition and getting athletes on their feet.
Common belief is that rest works well in the treatment of achilles tendinitis. Continual bouts of exercise and rest periods develop a chronic situation and will eventually prevent the runner from performing.
It is vital that the cause of the injury is identified before treatment is undertaken. Overuse and lack of conditioning will both irritate the achilles tendon as will overstretching, which may come from running up hills or steep inclines on a treadmill. Tight calf muscles due to lack of proper stretching can also result in a sore achilles tendon which will result in inflammation and pain.
If the tendon sheath is thickened it will require specific deep friction massage to break down adhesions. This will obviously irritate the achilles tendon and be painful, but if ice is used throughout to reduce inflammation and pain, the process can be administered successfully.
The attitude of the athlete is important. Many who are put on a rest regimen will get antsy, so any treatment is going to have to take this into account.
Posted by linda at May 29, 2006 8:18 AM
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