Achilles Tendon Disorders

What is Achilles Tendon Disorders?

Achilles Tendon Disorders is a condition of irritation and inflammation of the large tendon in the back of the ankle. Achilles Tendon is a common injury to athletes as they tend to over use the tendon causing pain and swelling.

Symptoms of Achilles Tendon Disorders

• Lack of flexiblity
• Overpronation
• Overuse Injury

Causes of Achilles Tendon Disorders

• Stiffness, soreness or tenderness within the tendon
• Intense pain when there is pressure to the tendon
• May lead to degeneration which will damage tissue of the tendon

Treatment for Achilles Tendon Disorders

• Immobilising of the joint
• Shoe insert to minimise the stress on the tendon
• Anti-Inflammatory Medication
• Physio-Therapy
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Surgery for removing of damaged portion, lengthening tendon or moving the tendon

SELF-DIAGNOSE CAN BRING MORE HARM THAN TREATING IT. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE INJURY BUT DEFINITELY NOT TO THE POINT OF SELF-TREATMENT. IT WILL BE MUCH SAFER TO GET TREATED BY OUR DOCTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH ORTHOPAEDICS, YOU CAN CONTACT US, THE HOTLINE IS OPEN 24 HOURS. YOU MAY ALSO SEND US AN ENQUIRY FOR ANKLE PAIN, BACK PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, HAND PAIN, HIP PAIN, KNEE PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN OR FOR AN APPOINTMENT.