Achilles Tendonitis (Tendinopathy)
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The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects the calf muscles at the back of your leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinopathy occurs when this tendon becomes inflamed. Usually the result of overuse, poor foot mechanics, excessively tight calf/foot muscles or a combination of all three.
In order to alleviate achilles tendonitis pain, the swelling must be reduced. Without proper treatment, this condition can lead to much more serious injuries, such as achilles tendinosis and tearing of the tendon.
At Granville Physio your therapist will teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, eccentrically strengthen your calf, successfully apply a supportive device such as tape and insoles, and use the best equipment to release the muscles of your calf and promote healing in the achilles tendon using shockwave, ultrasound, ice, and other treatment modalities. Shockwave on it's own has been shown to cure 76% of achilles tendon injuries.
In order to alleviate achilles tendonitis pain, the swelling must be reduced. Without proper treatment, this condition can lead to much more serious injuries, such as achilles tendinosis and tearing of the tendon.
At Granville Physio your therapist will teach you how to improve your arch mechanics, eccentrically strengthen your calf, successfully apply a supportive device such as tape and insoles, and use the best equipment to release the muscles of your calf and promote healing in the achilles tendon using shockwave, ultrasound, ice, and other treatment modalities. Shockwave on it's own has been shown to cure 76% of achilles tendon injuries.
