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I have i have achilles tendonitis and i do farm work. i do stretches. is alternating a 2 inch and 1 inch heeled boot each day good for my at or not?
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It can help: If it helps with the pain, then that is fine. But you also have to consider how long your symptoms are lasting. With anti-inflammatories, stretching, etc., the symptoms should go away. If they continue to be there, i would get an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist.
Answered 3/17/2013
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Newer Treatments: Common treatments for achilles tendonitis are gastroc/soleus stretches, heel lifts, anti-inflammatory medications, orthotics, and eccentric strengthening. I have been dealing with this condition myself for over five years, which was refractory to all the above. Newer treatments including ultrasounded guided tenotomy & prp really helped me. People are also now using stem cell treatments as well.
Answered 9/28/2016
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