Achilles tendon can get inflamed and hurt for runners
Cold Laser and manual therapy has been shown to be effective in relieving this issue.
SUMMARY: Achilles tendon is that big tendon on the back of your calf where it attaches to the heel. It can get inflamed and hurt a lot especially in runners. It has been found that the following will help it get better and deliver pain relief. ECCENTRIC LOADING , Cold Laser, MANUAL THERAPY and taping
CHRISTOPHER R. CARCIA, PT, PhD • ROBROY L. MARTIN, PT, PhD • JEFF HOUCK, PT, PhD • DANE K. WUKICH, MD
Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle
Power Deficits: Achilles Tendinitis
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Disorders of the Achilles tendon rank among the
most frequently reported overuse injuries in the literature. The annual incidence
of Achilles tendinopathy in runners has been reported to be
between 7% and 9%. It was noted that athletes
are more likely to become symptomatic when training as
opposed to during competitive events. While there is an
increased prevalence of Achilles injury as age increases,
the mean age of those affected by Achilles disorders has been
reported to be between 30 and 50 years. While gender
has not been overtly studied, data from multiple works suggest
males are affected to a greater extent than females. Nerve supply to the Achilles
tendon is primarily from branches of the sural nerve.
INTERVENTIONS – LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY: Clinicians should
consider the use of low-level laser therapy to decrease pain and
stiffness in patients with Achilles tendinopathy. (Recommendation
based on moderate evidence.)
[Tweet “#coldlaser should be used to decrease stiffness of #Achilles #tendonitis”]INTERVENTIONS – ECCENTRIC LOADING: Clinicians should consider
implementing an eccentric loading program to decrease pain
and improve function in patients with midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
(Recommendation based on strong evidence.)
INTERVENTIONS – MANUAL THERAPY: Soft tissue mobilization can
be used to reduce pain and improve mobility and function in
patients with Achilles tendinopathy. (Recommendation based
on expert opinion.)
INTERVENTIONS – TAPING: Taping may be used in an attempt to
decrease strain on the Achilles tendon in patients with Achilles
tendinopathy. (Recommendation based on expert opinion.)
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