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== Causes ==
== Causes ==


risk factors, epidemiology in terminology/language suitable to patients.
Risk factors include:
• Obesity
• High blood pressure
• Rapid changed to load
• Type II Diabetes
• Prolonged steroid use
• Family history of tendinopathy
• Other factors include inappropriate footwear and the elderly population
 


== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==


common and less common symptoms. severity, intensity and nature of symptoms in terminology/language suitable to patients. relate to activities of daily living.
common and less common symptoms. severity, intensity and nature of symptoms in terminology/language suitable to patients. relate to activities of daily living.
• Pain in the morning
• Sensitivity and pain on the tendon
• Increase pain when loading
• Swelling (less common)
• The tendon can become thicker in parts


== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==

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Overview[edit | edit source]

definition of the condition, relevant anatomy, and pathophysiology in terminology/language suitable to patients.

Causes[edit | edit source]

Risk factors include: • Obesity • High blood pressure • Rapid changed to load • Type II Diabetes • Prolonged steroid use • Family history of tendinopathy • Other factors include inappropriate footwear and the elderly population


Symptoms[edit | edit source]

common and less common symptoms. severity, intensity and nature of symptoms in terminology/language suitable to patients. relate to activities of daily living.

• Pain in the morning • Sensitivity and pain on the tendon • Increase pain when loading • Swelling (less common) • The tendon can become thicker in parts


Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

overview of diagnostic procedures

Exercises[edit | edit source]

evidence-based exercises for the specific condition in terminology/language suitable to patients. be mindful that some patients may not have access to a gym or certain equipment

Management[edit | edit source]

short and long-term management of condition. medication. general health and wellbeing e.g. nutrition and sleep.

Prevention[edit | edit source]

evidence-based advice on preventative measures

Resources[edit | edit source]

The following links will lead you to information on specialist services, charities, or organisations that may offer additional help and support.

Achilles Tendinopathy