Sunday, January 2, 2011

Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is the thick structure on the back of your heel and ankle. It connects the heel to the back of the knee, so it is an important structure. In many people, the Achilles tendon is tight, and this can cause problems over time, such as tendonitis or tears. Additionally, overuse or a twist/fall/abrupt turn of the foot or ankle can cause injury to the tendon.

If you have soreness to this area of your ankle, it is important to get it checked out by a podiatrist. Easy treatments can occur ice, stretching, physical therapy, rest, strapping, heel lifts, walking boots, ankle braces, or antiinflammatory medications. If the condition is not improving, an ultrasound or MRI may be ordered to determine if there are tears within the tendon. If there is a tear, immobilization or repair (surgery) are the treatments typically rendered.

If you think you have this problem, please contact my office at 708-763-0580. 11:39:00 AM by Dr. Mary Ann Bender, Advanced Physical Medicine, 6931 W. North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-763-0580

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