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I have achilles tendonitis. i've been stretching, icing, and doing eccentric exercises. what else will speed up recovery? rest isn't an option.
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Rest: is what will speed up recovery. The more you re on it the more inflamed the Achilles gets and takes longer to heal.
Answered 3/9/2018
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Try otc: ibuprofen and 1-1/2 inch heel support to avoid stretching tendon. Exercise is probably not good idea while you have pain. This could also be deep vein thrombophlebitis, so show it to a doctor if pain persists especially if it is the calf.
Answered 3/9/2018
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