How To Prevent Achilles Tendon Injuries
- posted: Aug. 31, 2024
Your Achilles tendon performs some important jobs. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to injure your Achilles tendon. You can take some important steps to help prevent Achilles tendon injuries. Your podiatrist can tell you more. The podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates offer comprehensive foot and ankle care, including treatment of Achilles tendon injuries. They have three convenient office locations in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID.
What You Need To Know About Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendon injuries can happen to anyone, from athletes in top physical condition to someone just stepping off a curb. There are several common Achilles tendon injuries, including:
- Achilles tendinosis, which is gradually increasing pain occurring in your Achilles tendon that gets worse until it is treated
- Achilles tendonitis, which is inflammation of the Achilles tendon
- Tennis leg, which involves damage to the area connecting the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and the Achilles tendon
- Achilles tendon rupture, which involves partial or complete tearing of the Achilles tendon
You can help prevent an Achilles tendon injury by following simple tips like these:
- Strengthening and stretching your calf muscles every day
- Doing a variety of exercises, both low impact like walking or swimming, and high impact like running
- Choosing even, dry surfaces to run or walk on, not slippery surfaces
- Wearing appropriate, well-fitting shoes
- Increase the intensity of your training gradually
Your podiatrist can treat an Achilles tendon injury with several effective treatments, including:
- Prescription medications to decrease inflammation and pain
- Cortisone injections into the tendon
- Icing your Achilles tendon
- Physical therapy, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound treatment
- Wearing a walking boot or cast with a heel wedge
- Surgical repair of the Achilles tendon
Want To Know More About Achilles Tendon Injuries?
To learn more about preventing Achilles tendon injuries, call the podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates. You can reach them at:
- Boise, ID, by calling (208) 327-0627
- Nampa, ID, by calling (208) 463-1660
- Meridian, ID, by calling (208) 888-9876
Call today.
- posted: Aug. 31, 2024
Your Achilles tendon performs some important jobs. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to injure your Achilles tendon. You can take some important steps to help prevent Achilles tendon injuries. Your podiatrist can tell you more. The podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates offer comprehensive foot and ankle care, including treatment of Achilles tendon injuries. They have three convenient office locations in Boise, Nampa, and Meridian, ID.
What You Need To Know About Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles tendon injuries can happen to anyone, from athletes in top physical condition to someone just stepping off a curb. There are several common Achilles tendon injuries, including:
- Achilles tendinosis, which is gradually increasing pain occurring in your Achilles tendon that gets worse until it is treated
- Achilles tendonitis, which is inflammation of the Achilles tendon
- Tennis leg, which involves damage to the area connecting the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) and the Achilles tendon
- Achilles tendon rupture, which involves partial or complete tearing of the Achilles tendon
You can help prevent an Achilles tendon injury by following simple tips like these:
- Strengthening and stretching your calf muscles every day
- Doing a variety of exercises, both low impact like walking or swimming, and high impact like running
- Choosing even, dry surfaces to run or walk on, not slippery surfaces
- Wearing appropriate, well-fitting shoes
- Increase the intensity of your training gradually
Your podiatrist can treat an Achilles tendon injury with several effective treatments, including:
- Prescription medications to decrease inflammation and pain
- Cortisone injections into the tendon
- Icing your Achilles tendon
- Physical therapy, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound treatment
- Wearing a walking boot or cast with a heel wedge
- Surgical repair of the Achilles tendon
Want To Know More About Achilles Tendon Injuries?
To learn more about preventing Achilles tendon injuries, call the podiatrists at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates. You can reach them at:
- Boise, ID, by calling (208) 327-0627
- Nampa, ID, by calling (208) 463-1660
- Meridian, ID, by calling (208) 888-9876
Call today.