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ACHILLES
TENDINITIS
Common in athletes,
this problem is due to inflammation or small tears of the Achilles tendon
near to where it joins the heel bone.
Discomfort worsens during athletic activity with swelling and stiffness.
The first line of therapy is rest. Orthotics with a heel cup serve to reduce and prevent the pain as well as allowing the small tears in the tendon to optimally heal.
Discomfort worsens during athletic activity with swelling and stiffness.
The first line of therapy is rest. Orthotics with a heel cup serve to reduce and prevent the pain as well as allowing the small tears in the tendon to optimally heal.
