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33 Weston Road
Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9AA

Tel 01275 393149

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Treatable Conditions - Achilles or tendonitis

ACHILLES TENDONITIS / TENDONOSIS

Achilles tendon pain often recurs over many weeks or months. Swelling at the back of the heel or ankle indicates inflammation of the tendon (Achilles tendonitis). Pain but no swelling indicates tendonosis where the tendon may be may be overloaded because of poor alignment of the foot and leg or because of a muscle imbalance. It is essential to identify why the Achilles tendon is overloaded so appropriate physiotherapy can stop the pain/inflammation recurring.

Common symptoms:

Gradual onset, may be only niggling for weeks
Pain on walking or running or the day after activity
Stiffness in the morning (you cannot put your heal to the floor & limp the first few steps
Pain & limp on the first few steps after sitting

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