Common Causes of Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is in the back of your ankle. It's under a great deal of stress if you participate in certain activities. However, at Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates, serving Boise, Nampa/Caldwell, and Meridian, ID, our practitioners can assist. Let's discuss some of the common causes of it before your appointment.

General Information About What Causes Achilles Tendonitis

Achilles tendonitis is usually a repetitive stress injury, like other forms of tendonitis. However, it's possible to develop it if you have an intense strain.

As you age, you're more at risk for this injury because your tendon weakens.

Physical Activity

Physical activity can stress this tendon, especially when you perform the same movements over and over again. You use this tendon every time you jump, walk, run, or get on your tippy toes, making this a common repetitive stress injury for a variety of sports. High-intensity physical activity especially elevates your chances. 

For older individuals who only participate in sports occasionally, this is also a common injury. In this case, though, it comes from a sudden increase in movement. 

Dancers are prone to this injury, especially those who are frequently jumping or getting on their tip tops, such as ballet dancers. 

Work

If your job requires you to be on the move a great deal, your chances of Achilles tendonitis elevate because you're repeatedly putting stress on the tendon as you walk. Laborers are particularly at risk for it because of the physical demands of their jobs.

Are Active in General 

Even if you're at home a majority of the time, you could still have a greater likelihood of developing this issue. That is if you're constantly on the move when you're at home cleaning. 

Risk Factors  

While there are specific causes of Achilles tendonitis, you may have a greater chance of having it than someone else due to certain factors. For instance, you're more at risk if you have a flat foot. Those who are overweight or obese put more strain on that tendon, making their risk higher. 

Our professionals at our Boise, Nampa/Caldwell, and Meridian, ID, offices, would like to note if you don't wear the proper shoes, you may be overstressing the area by not supporting it enough. Some health conditions make you more likely to have this form of tendonitis, such as high blood pressure or psoriasis.

When you visit Idaho Foot & Ankle Associates, in Boise, Nampa/Caldwell, and Meridian, ID, you can receive treatment for your Achilles tendonitis no matter the cause. Our podiatrist may provide physical therapy or various other treatments to help. 

Contact us by calling today.

• Boise: (208) 327-0627
• Nampa/Caldwell: (208) 463-1660
• Meridian: (208) 888-9876