Question 1

what can you do for cardio exercise if you have achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Swim: Achilles tendonitis can be aggravated with running, walking, stairmaster, aerobic exercises. Swimming is an excellent way to get cardio exercise in while not stressing the achilles tendon.

Question 2

can i exercise on recumbent bike with achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendonitis: Yes biking is acceptable exercise.  Eccentric contraction or elongation of the gastrocnemius muscle that your achilles' tendon attaches to can help and if done on a bike is typically safe.  Be sure to stretch out the calf both the gastrocnemius and soleus and ice along with nsaids can help.

Question 3

my achilles tendonitis is so painful i can barely walk and exercise. how long will it take to disapear?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If it is due to trauma or an inflammatory arthritis.  We need more information to best answer this question.

Question 4

is it possible that i'll get achilles tendonitis when i do the exercise mountain climbers and other jumping exercise. without shoes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is possible. I would however that you really should use cross training or similar shoes when exercising to avoid just those issues.

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

how did i get achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how is achilles tendonitis treated?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can achilles tendonitis heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Sometimes tendonitis will resolve with rest.

Question 10

what are the tests for achilles tendonitis?

Accepted Answer

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

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