Achilles tendinitis is relatively common in clinical practice. It is one of the most frequent and serious diseases for athletes engaged in running, jumping and ball games.

Incomplete treatment often results in broken heels and legs, even ending an athlete's career.

Instead of in the true sense of the sheath, Achilles tendon by tendon tissues (fatty tissue clearance) to separate tendon, synovial sheath bag around, Achilles tendinitis pain is mainly due to the early week of tendon tissue damage caused by, when patients get up or walk straight, tendons within the week of tendon tissue activity increase, so pain, pain when training will also increase, press with finger tendon with tenderness.
 

What symptom does Achilles tendinitis have?


Typical symptoms
Upper and internal heel pain, soreness, tenderness, stiffness, and intensification after exercise.
It can occur in any area of the Achilles tendon, and the pain usually starts early in the morning or during rest periods after strenuous exercise.
There is intense pain or tenderness when both tendons are squeezed.
As the disease progresses, the tendons swell and nodules appear in the affected area.
 
The acute phase
When walking or running, the Achilles tendon is painful, swollen, and the skin becomes red and hot.
 
Chronic phase
Achilles tendon pain or stiffness, most often early in the morning.
Walking, especially climbing and upstairs can feel pain in the Achilles tendon;
Chronic Achilles tendinitis is more long-term and persistent.
 

What can cause Achilles tendinitis

 

1, the body is not active or not adjusted well

Achilles tendinitis can occur if the body is not in good condition (such as the flexibility and strength of the gastrocnemius muscle), if the body is not moved or adjusted properly, especially in sports such as basketball and tennis, which require frequent stops, starts and jumps.

 

2. Exercise too much, too often

If you're just starting a new exercise program, be sure to stretch before and after;

Start your activity slowly and gradually increase the amount of exercise you do, rather than trying to progress too much.

If you are running, too much uphill running can lead to Achilles tendinitis.

 

3. Flat feet

Flat arches increase the risk of Achilles tendinitis because flat feet put extra strain on the tendon during walking.

If you have flat feet, it is best to wear shoes with arch support to avoid further deterioration of the Achilles tendon.

 

4. Trauma or infection

In some cases, inflammation of the Achilles tendon can result from an injury or infection near the tendon.

 

How to treat Achilles tendinitis?

 

Non-surgical treatment:

 

1. rest,

Rest properly and avoid heavy weights.

 

2. Apply anti-inflammatory painkillers externally

 

3, massage

It is believed that massage can improve local blood supply, make local pain loss, play an analgesic role, and release adhesion.

 

4. Use support pads

Support pads elevate the ankle to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon.

Splints can also be used during sleep at night to keep the Achilles tendon fixed.

If the condition is severe, walking boots or crutches are recommended to help repair the tendon.

 

Surgical treatment:

Surgical indications

Non-surgical treatment, including physical therapy, allows Achilles tendinitis to heal and repair itself in a matter of weeks.

If treatment does not respond, surgery is needed to remove the inflamed tissue around the tendon.

 

 

 

How to prevent Achilles tendinitis

 

1. Warm up before exercise

Do warm up stretches before exercising.

Muscles and bones open, calf muscles stretch too tight or too tired, so the impact of the movement to the Achilles tendon, Achilles tendinitis is likely to cause.

 

2. Strengthen your strength

Heavy calf work allows the Achilles tendon to withstand more force.

 

3. Physical reinforcement

Plyometric training improves the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments in the lower leg and ankle joints.

 

4. Stretch

Calf stretches can improve tendon flexibility.

 

5. Balance

Exercise your body awareness by doing exercises that improve your balance.

 

6. Pick the right shoes

If the shoe is too big, people tend to bend their toes around the sole. This action overuses the plantar fascia and related tissues, causing local tendon strain and Achilles tendinitis.

 

Step by step

Increasing your running distance too quickly and overtraining can cause more impact to your Achilles tendon.

When undertaking physical exercise, must step by step, add quantity slowly