Anatomy
What structure is affected in Achilles tendinitis?
What is the Achilles tendon?
Achilles tendinitis is most commonly caused by this type of stress on the tendon
What is overuse or repetitive stress?
This common over-the-counter medication can help reduce pain and inflammation.
What is ibuprofen?
This should always be done before exercise or sports to prepare the muscles and reduce injury risk.
What is warming up and stretching?
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to this bone.
What is the heel bone?(calcaneus)
This profession-related factor increases the risk of Achilles tendinitis because it requires spending most of the day standing or walking.
What is prolonged standing or being on your feet all day?
This simple exercise helps improve flexibility of the calf muscles and reduces stress on the Achilles tendon.
What are calf stretches?
This training principle helps prevent injury by avoiding sudden jumps in workout difficulty.
what is gradually increasing activity levels
Fibers in the middle of the tendon begin to break down, swell, and thicken. This type more commonly affects active individuals.
What is noninsertional Achilles tendinitis?
Which sport is most at risk for achilles tendinitis?
What is long distance running?
This is the maximum recommended time (in minutes) that ice should be applied to the tendon at one time to help reduce pain and swelling.
What is 20 minutes?
Proper exercise shoes help reduce strain on the Achilles tendon by supporting this part of the foot and absorbing impact.
What is the heel or arch?
The Achilles tendon is located at the back of this joint.
What is the ankle?
According to the Cleveland Clinic, Achilles tendinitis can take a long time to heal because it is difficult to completely avoid using these body parts during everyday activities.
What are the feet and ankles?
This treatment uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in chronic tendon injuries that do not improve with standard care
What is shockwave therapy?
This medical device helps with staying stretched even at night.
What is a splint?
This type of Achilles tendinitis affects the lower portion of the tendon where it attaches to the calcaneus (heel bone). It can occur in both active and non-active individuals.
What is insertional Achilles tendinitis?
This foot structure variation can increase strain on the Achilles tendon and raise the risk of injury.?
What is a flat arch or high arch?
This RICE step reduces blood flow and fluid buildup by positioning the injured limb above the heart.
What is elevation?
Stretching this group of muscles regularly helps maintain tendon flexibility and lowers the risk of Achilles tendinitis.
What are the calf muscles (and Achilles tendon)?