Protect your Achilles tendon

• April 25, 2024

The call Achilles tendon is the tissue that connects the heel bone to muscle of the calf in the leg. The injuries most frequent are the inflammation or tendonitis and the tears .

It is said that there is a tendonitis when there is inflammation. The most common symptoms are:

1. Calf pain near the heel
2. A tear also causes pain although of greater intensity

Causes:

1. Excess use of Achilles tendon , caused by exercise how to climb or climb stairs.
2. Contracture of the muscles of the calf
3. Hardening or shortening of the tendon
4. Sports training with inadequate shoes (low heel lift)
5. Inadequate positioning of the feet when doing exercise
6. Use of shoes with very high or very low heels

The Achilles tendon It can also break during a sudden movement, for example during start-up in a race or due to a jump. The usual symptoms of tendonitis are:

1. Pain e inflammation in the zone
2. Pain when performing certain movements such as standing "on tip" stretching the calves
3. Limitation to movement of heel

Tear

Sometimes, it is possible to hear a click when the Achilles tendon . When the break is complete there may be limitation of movement to lift the heel off the floor or to point with the fingers. The diagnosis will be established by the doctor by means of the physical examination and the signs of inflammation . The treatment for this problem is:

1. Application of cold for 20 to 30 minutes, every three or four hours to reduce pain
2. Raise the leg on a pillow
3. Anti-inflammatory (under medical prescription)
4. Therapy physical
5. Orthopedic insole to elevate the heel
6. Avoid exercises that requires the extension of the tendon

In severe cases of tendonitis , the application of a splint may be necessary for a few weeks. In case of complete rupture it may be required surgery and splint.

Prevention

The best way to avoid injuries to the Achilles tendon, is to perform exercises heating and stretches for at least five minutes before starting the physical activity . If you frequently suffer from tendonitis , avoid sports such as climbing or running on steep slopes.

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