What are the Causes of Achilles Tendonitis?
• Obesity: Achilles tendon bears thrice the body weight during body movements and being overweight increases the burden manifolds. • Overuse trauma: Rapid increase in daily activity with repetitive stress on the feet. Sports persons are at a greater risk of developing tendonitis. • Anatomical abnormalities: Flat feet, hyper-pronated arch, frail or tight tendon and calf muscles. • Lack of stretching exercises • Accidents or foot injury • Unsuitable footwear: High heels, shoes without arch support, heel support and cushioning. • Arthritis: It being a musculo-skeletal ailment, tendinopathy can be sign in addition to other symptoms of joint pain. • Medications: Quinolone drugs cause inflammation of the tendon.What are the Signs and Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis? • Pain: Site of pain is above the heel bone at the insertion of Achilles tendon and small region around it. Pain tends to decrease with mild activity after a period of rest. However with increased motion the pain worsens. • Swell
