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The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle. It connects the large calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heal bone (calcaneus). This tendon can become inflamed through overuse as well as a number of contributory factors.
The Achilles tendon has a poor blood supply which is why it is slow to heal.
Achilles tendinitis can be acute or chronic. Acute achilles tendinitis will happen as a result of overuse or training too much, too soon especially on hard surfaces or up hills.
If your feet roll in when you run or overpronate(mettere link con flat foot e over pronating) then this can increase the strain on the Achilles tendon because the tendon is twisted as the foot rolls in.
If the warning signs of Achilles tendinitis are ignored or it is not allowed to heal properly then the injury can become chronic. Chronic Achilles tendinitis is a difficult condition to treat. The pains experienced during the acute phase of the injury tend to disappear after a warm up but return when training has stopped. Eventually the injury gets worse and worse until it is impossible to run.
• Rest and apply cold therapy or ice (not directly onto the skin).
• Wear a suitable insole with heel lift to raise the heel and shorten the achilles tendon, taking some of the strain off it.
A suitable footclinic insole+heel lift so that Achilles tendon is put at rest.
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