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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment in Romsey

Assessment of the tendon and the loads acting on it, with a graded loading plan.

Clinician treating a patient's lower leg with a percussion device
Background

What Is Achilles Tendinopathy?

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone and is the largest tendon in the body.

Achilles tendinopathy occurs when the tendon becomes overloaded and develops structural changes. Rather than being purely inflammatory, it is now understood as a load-related condition that develops when the tendon struggles to cope with the demands placed upon it.

Symptoms of Achilles Tendinopathy

Common symptoms include:

  • Pain in the Achilles tendon during or after activity
  • Morning stiffness
  • Tenderness when touching the tendon
  • Pain during running
  • Reduced calf strength
  • Thickening of the tendon
  • Discomfort when climbing stairs or hills

What Causes Achilles Tendinopathy?

Common contributing factors include:

  • Sudden increases in training
  • Reduced calf strength
  • Running biomechanics
  • Foot and ankle mechanics
  • Poor load management
  • Inadequate recovery
  • Previous Achilles injuries

Assessment and Diagnosis

Assessment may include:

Treatment Options

Rehabilitation

Progressive loading exercises form the foundation of treatment.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy may be beneficial for persistent cases that have not responded to traditional treatment.

Gait Analysis

Detailed gait analysis can identify biomechanical factors contributing to tendon overload.

Orthotic Therapy

Orthoses may help reduce strain through the Achilles tendon where appropriate.

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

The AlterG allows continued training while reducing tendon loading.

Clinician fitting an AxIT ankle strap to a patient's leg during rehabilitation
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Achilles tendinopathy heal on its own?

Some cases improve with reduced load, but structured rehabilitation usually provides better outcomes.

Can I continue running?

This depends on symptom severity. We help patients modify training while maintaining fitness where possible.

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