Achilles Tendon Injury

The Achilles tendon is the tissue that connects the heels to the calf muscle.

The causes of causing an Achilles tendon injury include:

Years of running/symptoms greater on concrete surface
Change of footwear/poor footwear
Flat footed
Calf weakness/hypertonic

The symptoms of Achilles tendon injury are:

Pain
Swelling
Loss of function
Difficulty to walk
Some people may hear a popping sound in the back of the ankle

To treat Achilles tendon injuries you would go to see your physiotherapy they will massage the area and give some stretching and exercise programmes for you to do at home.

 

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Manchester Osteopaths

49 King Street

Manchester

M2 7AY

 

email: info@manchester-osteopaths.co.uk

 

Tel: 0161 835 2358

 

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