Management of Your Achilles Tendinopathy
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Overview[edit | edit source]
The Tendon Continuum (Cook and Purdum) outlines the stages of a tendinopathy. These stages can be imagined on line similar to that of a timeline, however your injury can move either way on the scale moving from one stage to another, depending on how much load (use) or unload (don’t use) the tendon, particularly in the initial stages.
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]
• 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.
