Achilles Tendon Injury
Sub-4 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Clinic in Staffordshire, West Midlands
Achilles Tendon Injury
An Achilles Tendon Injury, is really common , and can be very debilitating. They are causes by excessive load on the connective tissue and tendon heath either from a single excessive load/trauma, or over-use strain that occurs over a longer period of time.
These injuries are usually characterised by pain, swelling, redness, and limited function of the tendon. An Achilles tendon tear will be debilitating and can take 8-12 weeks to repair, however a complete rupture often requires surgery to join the two ends of the tendon back together and is a long-term injury.
Typical symptoms of Achilles tendon injury include pain when walking, standing, stretching, or moving the leg. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment can involve both exercise and anti-inflammatory medications.
There are two common areas of the tendon where injury can occur:
- Non-insertional Achilles tendinitis where Fibres through the middle (2-3cm from the heel bone) of your tendon break down, swell, and thicken.
- Insertional Achilles tendinitis (enthesis) , which affects the lower part of your heel, where your tendon attaches into your heel bone. This can cause bone spurs.
This is why it’s important you to get your assessed by a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.
Achilles Tendon Injury and Treatment
Achilles Tendon Injury occurs from direct trauma (inward rotation or over-stretching) or strain (incoming force and contraction). These injuries are usually characterised by pain, swelling, redness, and limited function of the tendon. If Achilles tendon tears, you might hear a snap or popping noise as it happens.
Typical symptoms of Achilles Tendon Injury include pain when walking, standing, stretching, or moving the leg. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment can involve both exercise and anti-inflammatory medications. There are two types of injury to the Achilles tendon;
- Non-insertional Achilles Tendinitis where Fibres through the middle of your tendon break down, swell, and thicken.
- Insertional Achilles Tendinitis, which affects the lower part of your heel, where your tendon attaches into your heel bone. This can cause bone spurs.
This is why it’s important you to get your assessed by a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.
Achilles Tendon Injury Signs & Symptoms
Rest is generally needed for about 6 weeks to allow the body to recover from the injury and promote healing. Patients should not lift any heavy objects during this period to prevent further injury.
Diagnosis
Patients who are not involved in strenuous activities like athletic sports, usually look to nonsurgical treatment for their Achilles Tendon Injury to relieve pain and reduce swelling, this can be assessed by our musculoskeletal podiatrist.
The best way to know if you are suffering from Achilles Tendon Injury, is to Book a free assessment with Sub-4. This will help to look at the pain and check if it is Achilles Tendon Injury and decide which is the best way to achieve recovery.
Achilles Tendon Injury – Treatment & Cost
The purpose of a free assessment, is to help medically explain the issue you have and determine what (if anything) can be done to treat your Achilles Tendon Injury. A Biomechanical Assessment level can be discussed depending on the level of pain or discomfort you are suffering.
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