Achilles Bursitis
Achilles bursitis is also known as Retrocalcaneal bursitis. It is inflammation and swelling of a bursa at the back of the heel. Here we explain
Pain at the back of the heel
Heel Pain – When To See A Doctor
When should you see a doctor about your heel pain? Often people do not want to bother their GP or A&E department. However, if you
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First Aid For Heel Pain
First aid for heel pain, as with most sports injuries involves applying the PRICE principles. Most heel injuries are gradual onset. But you may still
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Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Insertional Achilles Tendonitis causes pain at the back of the heel at the point where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone. It is
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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
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Ankle Impingement
Ankle impingement occurs when a bony growth at either the front or back of the ankle bone restricts the normal range of motion. This results