Achilles Tendinopathy Toolkit: Section A - Clinical Evaluation

Original Editor - User Name Top Contributors - Kim Jackson, Olajumoke Ogunleye, Cindy John-Chu and Rishika Babburu  

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Introduction

The purpose of this document is to summarize the clinical evaluation of somebody who has been diagnosed with Achilles Tendinopathy - identifies the potential risk factors association with Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy, the subjective and objective assessment, Functional Tests and Differential Diagnosis

This include the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors for achilles tendinopathy.

Clinical Evaluation of Achilles Tendinopathy

Things to look out for when assessing for achilles tendinopathy include; the subjective symptoms from patients, onset of injury, objective signs and psychological factors.

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