Question 1

what activities am i allowed to do with achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

No Jumping/Hiking: More important question is what activities you should not do.  You should not do any jumping, hiking, walking up or down hills/slopes, running, or in general anything that causes pain in the back of your heel when you participate :).

Question 2

how to know what i am allowed to do with achilles tendonitis?

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Achilles : If you have been diagnosed by a dr. With achilles tendonitis you should be told to rest it and not do any type of activity that will inflame the area. Rest ice compression and elevation is the gold standard. If u self diagnosed see a dr. Before it gets worse.

Question 3

how did i get achilles tendonitis?

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Overuse: Achilles tendonitis is an overuse syndrome like any other form of tendonitis. It is cause by repeated activities that cause strain and micro tears in the tissues. The best treatment is rest, ice, antiinflammatories and occasionally splinting/immobilization.

Question 4

how is achilles tendonitis treated?

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Rest: Rest, ice, compression, elevation and limited use.  Avoid running and jumping activities.  In some cases a steroid injection may be performed, but may increase the chance of Achilles rupture if not done properly.

Question 5

can achilles tendonitis heal itself?

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Possible: Sometimes tendonitis will resolve with rest.

Question 6

have i got an achilles tendonitis injury?

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Maybe: It depends. Achilles tendon injuries/inflammation are characterized by pain in the back of the ankle/lower leg. Tendonitis is pretty common. Complete tears are usually from trauma and are associated with inability to point down the foot. It also will feel soft where you usually feel the tendon and the muscles may be balled up in the upper part of the calf.

Question 7

what are the tests for achilles tendonitis?

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Achilles: There are no specific tests for this unless ruling out a rupture. The physical exam determines the diagnosis.

Question 8

what can be done for  achilles tendonitis ?

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Achilles tendinitis: Depending on the severity of the condition, it can be treated with physical therapy, immobilization or strapping, orthotics and stretching.

Question 9

how can i help heal my achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Ice and stretching: Decrease any running and jumping activities.  Use a small heel lift, ice regularly, and start a gentle heel cord stretching program combined with eccentric calf exercises.  Often helpful to sleep with splint that keeps ankle in neutral so heel cord does not contract.

Question 10

how do i get relief for achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Try placing a heel : Lift in both shoes to preload the tendon and not make it work so hard, soak in hot water and Epsom salt or apply ice ( either can work) I would consider a night splint to help stretch the tendon. Massage helps. If you ot for a doctor visit they can prescribe topical meds that are helpful, some physical therapy modalities help like ultrasound, laser or low energy shockwave.

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