Achilles Tendonitis

What is it?

Inflammation of the attachment of the calf muscles on the calcaneus.

Causes:

Overpronation, improper training techniques, or changes in running surfaces.

Symptoms:

Pain and tenderness at the attachment site at the heel. Pre-activity pain and morning stiffness with a decrease in symptoms as the tendon warms up. May develop into a heel spur if chronic.

Solutions:

• If caused by overpronation, consider a stability or motion control shoe/insert
• 1-2 week heel lift
• Calf stetches
• Icing
• Massage of tendon