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Achilles
Tendinitis:
The Achilles Tendon links the foot and the leg and is
essential for walking and running, and issues with the tendon have been
known since ancient times as documented by Greek natural scientists
such as Galen and Hippocrates. Achilles tendinitis
is present when the Achilles tendon becomes inflamed or irritated.
PrevalenceAchilles tendinitis results from sports that stress the calf muscles and Achilles tendon, such as basketball and football. Achilles tendinitis also is often associated with a sudden increase in the intensity or frequency of exercise. Symptoms include being unable to lift your ankle without a painful sensation, tenderness in the tendon area, swelling. If the condition is severe enough to have been caused by a ruptured tendon, you will be unable to move your toes and feel a severe pain in the heel. |
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| Research/Physicians:
Most physicians can make a diagnosis of Achilles
Tendinitis after a patient notices the condition and is unable to
perform at their usual level of activity. |
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| Treatments/Strategies:
Fortunately, rest and over-the-counter medications to reduce the pain
and inflammation may be all the treatment you need for Achilles
tendinitis, including anti-inflammatories or other pain reducers. In
serious cases of tears and ruptures, surgical repair of the tendon
might be necessary, with a period of lessened activity to enable the
healing process.
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