Question 1

is there any way to cure achilles tendinitis?

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Heel lifts, : Stretching exercises, oral antinflammatory agents.  Pain-management type lasers can help a great deal too.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of achilles tendinitis?

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Pain, swelling: Typically one will get pain and swelling in the achilles tendon
usually one will get stiffness when waking up and getting out
of a chair after prolonged sitting.
Treatment is usually with ice, nsaids, and rest
sometimes physical therapy can be helpful.

Question 3

what to do in case of insertional achilles tendinitis?

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: Achilles tendinitis can be very difficult to treat. You did not say how are you develop this condition. If it was through running or some other activity because it can make a difference. I would treat runners with Achilles tendinitis using ice massage in the morning and putting ice on it in the evening for about 10 minutes. Anti-inflammatory medication and stretching and strengthening program

Question 4

what do i need to know about achilles tendinitis/tendonosis?

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See below: It is inflammation of the tendon which causes pain on motion of the foot.

Question 5

on an x-ray, how can you tell if you have achilles tendinitis?

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Can't: Achilles tendonitis does not show on x-ray since it is not a bone problem.

Question 6

can you let me know is ice or heat better for the pain of achilles tendinitis?

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Ice is best: Icing down a painful achilles tendon will decrease pain since it is a topical analgesic. Heat gives a more soothing relief at imes but it can increase the swelling often associated with tendonitis.

Question 7

how to prevent achilles tendinitis?

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Achilles Tendonitis: The Achilles Tendon is the longest, strongest and thickest tendon in the body.  Proper stretching before and after exercise and proper warm ups before exercise are essential for tendon health.  Proper foot and biomechanical function, aided by the use of orthotics (arch supports) can help to prevent injury.  If you have had problems in the past, it is essential you are healed before new activity

Question 8

how can i treat achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

See  below.: Initially, ice and rest. Strapping may help. Strtching exercises, orthotics and more supportive shoes will help long term.

Question 9

how to deal with achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation and then physical therapy and if needed anti-inflamatory medication.

Question 10

could foam rolling help with achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

It may...: It probably will feel good, and relieve some of the discomfort from the massage; however, you still need to determine why you developed the achilles tendinitis.  Get checked properly by the podiatrist or orthopedist for proper treatment and recommendations to avoid recurrence.

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