Question 1

what can i do to treat extreme achilles tendinitis?

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Get evaluated...: This depends on what type of injury you are recovering from.  Strains are most responsive to rest and avoidance of stetching of the heel cord.  However, there are a number of studies showing that tendinosis (tendinopathy) is best resolved through eccentric stretching exercises.

Be evaluated and treated by an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon - one in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

how come i have no swelling associated with my achilles tendinitis?

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May not see it yet: The tendon lining is usually quite thin and by itself does not swell much, but may produce enough symptoms to be diagnosed as tendinitis.

Question 7

are firm dress shoes or tennis shoes ok for achilles tendinitis?

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Either: Both shoes may help as long as the back of the shoe does not press at the insertion of the tendon on the back of the heel.
You may want to use a lift in the heel to take pressure off the achilles tendon.

Question 8

achilles tendinitis is killing me. 3 sessions of esw therapy didn't help either. what to do?

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Achilles pain: There are many other options it really depends on severity of tendinitis and location.  I recommend an MRI to truly evaluate degree and review options with your podiatrist.

Question 9

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 10

how to deal with achilles tendinitis?

Accepted Answer

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

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