Achilles Tendonitis

By:
Brianne Carvalho
Lyndsey Moore
Lila Yoldi
Sarah Yoldi
Mechanism

The over-stretching or over-use of
the Achilles Tendon causes Achilles
Tendonitis
Signs and Symptoms
Chronic soreness
Pain with dorsiflexion
Pain with plantar flexion against
resistance
Mild swelling
Immediate Treatments
RICE
Gradual, slow stretching of the
gastrocnemius and soleus muscle.
Heel lifts

Follow-up Treatments
RICE
Massage Therapy
Ice Massage
Neoprene Sleeve
Heat/ice
Prevention
Proper conditioning and warm-up
Heel raises is a good warm-up
RICE
Rest: Keep weight off injury
Ice: Apply to injury for 20 minutes with
an hour between treatments
Compression: Wrap an elastic wrap
around the injured area, working toward
the heart. (Ex: for ankle start at toes and
work towards calf)
Elevation: Raise injury above heart

Massage Therapy

Compression Broadening:Using
compression push against muscle fibers
to lengthen or broaden

Compressive Effleurage: Stokes that
glide over the skin without attempting to
move the deep muscle group. Done with
either palm or fingers
Ice Massage
Massage the injured area with a block of
ice
Only for of ice therapy where ice is
applied directly to the skin
Last 7-10 minutes for a 5-in area.
Should be performed 2-4 times a day
Neoprene Sleeve
Use during activity to increase
compression and support
Also heats the injured area
Heat/ Ice

After activity apply ice for 7minutes
then heat for 3 minutes for 3 cycles
to circulate blood in the injured
area.
Prevention

Almost all sport injuries can be
avoided when proper warm-up and
cool downs are used during and
after practice
The End