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Achilles Tendonitis and Enthesitis
Achilles Tendonitis and Enthesitis
Home | Common Conditions | Achilles tendonitis and enthesitis Telephone: (08) 9409 1676
Wearing high-heeled shoes that shorten and tighten the calf muscle
Poor footwear that rub against the tendon or do not support the foot adequately
Training on hard or uneven surfaces – beach running and running up hills is notorious for this
Weight gain
You will be taught how to stretch and massage your calf muscles at home as well as how to massage
the tendon itself – this can be a tricky part of the programme and needs to be demonstrated by a
trained professional as it is easy to aggravate the local inflammation if it is done excessively or in the
wrong manner.
You may also be advised to rest the injury and on how to graduate your return to sporting activities.
Often taping or bracing the ankle or the achilles itself can be extremely helpful. There are numerous
taping and bracing options available and these need to be directed by your physiotherapist depending
on the sports you play, the site of the inflammation and the pathology of the injury (is there thickening
of the tendon, involvement of the paratendon etc).
You will be required to adhere to a very strict home exercise programme for at least 4 to 6 weeks.
Your strengthening programme will continue for up to 6 months but this is less regimented than the
initial intervention which is designed to settle the pain and inflammation of the tendon.
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