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Achilles Tendinitis Health Feed

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, MRCEM(UK),...read more

Rheumatologist•Kolkata
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Bones and muscles, together known as the musculoskeletal system, are responsible for all bodily movements. The bones and muscles move in unison, as they are connected by what are known as tendons, which are thin fibrous tissue. These tendons are prone to damage and inflammation known as tendinitis (this can cause inflammation in any organ). It can occur in any bone/joint but most common in areas which are prone for repetitive use including the wrists, arms, elbows, shoulder, knees, and ankles. <...more
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

Physiotherapist•Chennai
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Prevention
•wear shoes that fit properly and support the foot.
•wear the right shoes for physical activity.
•stretch your muscles before exercising.
•pace yourself during physical activity.
•maintain a healthy diet.
•rest when you feel tired or when your muscles ache.
•maintain a healthy weight.
Treatment
•rest as much as possible.
•apply ice to the heel for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day.
•take over-the-counter pain medications.
•wear shoes that fit...more
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usually after 6-8 weeks. but proper mobilisation of fingers is needed; get advice from a qualified physiotherapist for best results.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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M.S. Orthopedics, MBBS

Orthopedic Doctor•Ahmedabad
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Human body moves in an agile manner because of the wonderful coordination between the muscles and bones. The bones are connected to the muscles by what are known as tendons. These are fibrous, thinner than bones, but thicker than muscles and enable movement.

However, due to overuse, trauma, or inflammation, these tendons can be affected. Symptoms include constant dull ache, weakness, stiffness, and limited movement of the affected area. With exercise or sudden movement, the pain can be ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, Diploma In Orthopaedics (D. Ortho)...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
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Tendinitis is a discomfort of the tendon. It results in pain outside the joint. There are many tendons in the body, but this condition is mainly witnessed in wrists, heels, shoulders and elbows. Some frequently used names for different kinds of tendinitis includes pitcher s shoulder, tennis elbow, jumper s knee, golfer s elbow and swimmer s shoulder.

Symptoms of tendinitis:
Symptoms of tendinitis are witnessed at the point of contact between bone and the muscle. Some of the visible ...more
Asked for male, 47 years old from Daman and Diu
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BPTh/BPT

Physiotherapist•Mumbai
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Hi
if there is full thickness tear you may have to go for surgery.
You can also start physiotherapy treatment to relieve pain and inflammation.
Use elbow splint to avoid movement.
Asked for male, 29 years old from Delhi
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MS Ortho, M Ch. Ortho, Trauma fellow

Orthopedist•Bhopal
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It appears that you probably have chronic ligament injury, possibly lat collateral ligament of ankle. U need to see a proper orthopaedic Dr. and not just a diploma holder like D ortho chap. To examine you clinically than decide whether or not you need MRI of ankle.
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