Treatment Pages: Achilles Tendonitis or Tendonosis

Complaint: Increased pain, swelling or thickness of the Achilles Tendon.  Crepitation (a crackling sound) may be experienced when the tendon is moved or touched. Common Causes: Over-training. Decreased calf flexibility (primarily the soleus). Calf weakness. Improper shoewear.

Treatment:

A comprehensive evaluation from a doctor or physical therapist at the onset of pain or dysfunction.

Rest or pain-free cardiovascular exercise until acute inflammation has subsided.

Eccentric Calf Strengthening:
Up: 1 second
Down:  slowly- 3 seconds
Do 3 sets x 10 reps

Calf Stretching (pain-free):
Straight Knee:
Hold: 30 seconds
Repeat: 2x

Bent Knee:
Hold:  30 seconds
Repeat: 2x

Roller: (Footballer from Triggerpoint Technologies)

Soleus: Place roller approximately 2” above Achilles Tendon. Slowly roll for approximately 2-3’. Throughout the manipulation breath in deeply and slowly and release.

Stabilization:
Single leg stance: (Best performed with Pod’s from Triggerpoint Technologies).
Hold:  1’
Repeat: 3x