What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon that attaches your calf muscle to the back of your heel. Achilles tendonitis is typically caused by tightness in the hamstrings and calf muscles. In addition, limitations in ankle and foot range of motion can alter your walking pattern, putting excessive strain on the Achilles tendon, causing tendonitis.
Typically with Achilles tendonitis, the back of the ankle and heel is very painful to touch, especially after prolonged walking.
How physical therapy helps:
Physical therapy is one of the best treatment options for Achilles tendonitis. Our physical therapists will evaluate your leg, ankle, and foot mobility, range of motion, strength, balance, and walking patterns. This will help us determine the root cause of your pain and resolve that for long term results.
We focus on treatments to resolve your pain quickly, improve your joint mobility, and strengthen muscles as needed. The result is the ability to walk and run without pain in the back of your heel returning to the activities you love to do. Call your closest Bay State Physical Therapy today to discover how we can help resolve your pain and get you quickly back on your feet!
