Tratamiento de Tendinitis Aquílea o del Tendón de Aquiles - FisioClinics Palma

There are areas where sports injuries occur frequently and the Achilles tendon is one of them, the strongest tendon in the body can be affected by a variety of causes. If you want to know them, continue reading the following articles where in addition to this, you will also find varied information about Achilles Tendinitis and how it can be treated and cured at the FisioClinics Palma de Mallorca.

What is Achilles tendonitis?

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, as a result of inflammation, changes such as thickening of the tendon and the presence of pain are observed during movement of the Achilles tendon and pain when palpating it, often accompanied by swelling and sensation of heat.  

If Achilles tendonitis is not treated promptly, Achilles tendon pain becomes stronger, pain persists during exercise, and severe pain can continue even after exercise. In addition, the swelling around the Achilles tendon is noticeable and an Achilles tendon tear may occur later.

What are the symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis?

The symptoms associated with Achilles tendonitis are:

• Pain in the Achilles tendon region.       

• Palpation of the Achilles tendon area causes some discomfort.       

• Range of motion in the ankle joint is limited.       

• Local hyperemia and local increase in skin temperature in the affected area.       

• Thickening of the Achilles tendon.       

• Pain when getting up on the toes and jumping on the toes.       

What Causes Achilles Tendonitis?

The Achilles tendon gradually weakens as age increases, and inflammation tends to occur when exercise load is applied. The numerous causes that are associated with the formation of Achilles tendonitis (Achilles tendonitis), some of which we can highlight are:

• Repetition of the same gesture or movement of the ankle.       

• Inadequate running technique.       

• Change of training style and intensity.       

• Systematic running on hard ground.       

• Bad footwear or tight footwear.       

• Static plantar disorders: pes cavus or flat feet.       

• Sports stretching or warm-up is not practiced during training moments.       

• Bad diet.       

• Insufficient hydration.       

• Metabolic disorder.       

• Negative reaction to any medication       

• Overtraining.       

How is the medical diagnosis of Achilles Tendonitis made?

For the diagnosis of Achilles Tendonitis, it is necessary to perform muscle tests that show the muscular tension in the sural triceps that causes an increase in the traction of the Achilles tendon, the Achilles tendon is also evaluated in its entirety, to show the presence of abnormalities such as thickening of the tendon and inflammation around it.

If necessary, studies such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging will be carried out since with them the state of the soft tissues such as the Achilles tendon can be determined and with them other associated conditions can also be ruled out.