Achilles Tendonitis: 10 Facts to Know

Feet Mia Garnsey

Untreated Tendonitis May Cause Your Tendon To Rupture

Achilles tendonitis should be treated when it is noticed. If you don’t treat it, you risk developing serious complications as the damage to your tendon worsens. Tendon rupture is one of the most common tendonitis complications.

If your symptoms continue to worsen, you should consider seeing a doctor for treatment to access the level of damage done. Achilles tendonitis may cause various small tears in the tendon and make it more likely to rupture. [9] If the injury gets this bad, you may need invasive treatments such as surgery to repair the damage. Some people recover with nonsurgical treatment.

Conclusion

It is not always possible to avoid having Achilles tendonitis, but you can reduce your risk by limiting repetitions and use of force when performing physical activities. Begin physical activities slowly and gradually build momentum. If you have more painful than appropriate sense of feeling, stop. Severe Achilles tendonitis, especially one that has advanced into tendon rupture, usually requires medical attention. Full recovery is possible.

Reference:

[1] https://orthopedicandbalancetherapy.com/achilles-tendonitis-facts-prevention/

[2] https://shumanpodiatry.com/5-facts-about-achilles-tendonitis/

[3] https://www.theinjuryclinic.com.au/facts-myths-achilles-tendinopathy/

[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/tendinopathy

[5] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tendonitis/

[6] https://rothmanortho.com/stories/blog/5-facts-from-surgeons-for-achilles-pain-tendonitis

[7] https://rothmanortho.com/stories/blog/5-facts-from-surgeons-for-achilles-pain-tendonitis

[8] https://orthopedicandbalancetherapy.com/achilles-tendonitis-facts-prevention/

[9] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/achilles-tendon-rupture/symptoms-causes/syc-20353234

Mia Garnsey May 25, 2021

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