Achilles tendonitis

Overstretching the Achilles tendon, as with plantar fasciitis, is most often the result of having a flat foot condition. It is mainly a problem faced by sportsmen and, in particular, runners. Pain occurs in the upper heel and along the tendon.

Constant stretching causes the tendon to degenerate and thicken. Eventually the tendon can rupture as the result of a sudden movement, making the patient immediately incapable of walking.

Treatment: Rest, which means raising the ankle, is the essence of treatment for Achilles Tendonitis. An acute tear requires surgery and a long period in plaster. The same cause can result in so-called heel bursitis, a painful inflammation of the bursa where the Achilles tendon is attached to the heel bone. The Pedikom custom made restorative orthotics can help to prevent the causes Achilles Tendonitis from developing, especially when used during exercise.