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Symptoms & Pathologies

 



Achilles Tendonitis:

Achilles Tendonitis is an inflammation and subsequent degeneration of the achilles tendon. This tendon allows the muscles in the calf of the leg to attach to the back of our heels. The Achilles Tendon is a long and thick tendon, which moves our foot down, so that the toes point to the ground (plantarflexion). The Achilles Tendonpain can be shooting, piercing, and burning pain. The first few steps in the morning many times are the worst. This tendon can become inflammed due to the following causes:

Factors:

1. Over utilizing it, such as too much running, especially up or down hill.
2. Trauma, such as a kick to the tendon.
3. Shoe or boot (ski/snowboard) pressure, especially at its attachment to the heel, or just above it.

Treatments:

a. Removable Cast Boot or CAM Walker
b. Achilles Heel Guard
c. Custom Orthotics

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