Partial Rupture of Achilles Tendon
A partial Achilles tendon rupture can occur in athletes from all sports but particularly in running, jumping, throwing and racket sports. The tendon will not completely tear and it may not be noticed until the …
Achilles Tendon Stiffness
Here we list injuries and conditions which have symptoms of achilles tendon stiffness. The achilles tendon is the thick, prominent band of tissue at the back of the ankle. Stiffness in the tendon is most common first thing in the morning, or after a period of sitting or sustained rest.
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendontis is an overuse injury causing pain at the back of the ankle. If not caught early, it can be a difficult injury to cure. But with the right treatment and particularly eccentric strengthening exercises, a full recovery can usually be achieved.
Haglund’s Syndrome
When retrocalcaneal bursitis exists at the same time as Achilles tendonitis in the same leg, this is known as Haglund’s Syndrome. Both these conditions need to be treated in order to recover. Heel pain, tenderness, …
Achilles Tenosynovitis
Achilles tenosynovitis (also known as paratenonitis) is an inflammatory condition of the sheath or layer surrounding the Achilles tendon It is an overuse injury that affects the sheath surrounding the Achilles tendon, rather than tendonitis …