What are the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendinitis?
You may have pain and tenderness over the tendon where it hooks to the heel. You may have redness and swelling over your Achilles tendon. You may feel stiffness, especially in the morning or after periods of rest. • You may first feel pain when beginning to run or exercise. The pain usually goes away as your muscles warm up, but it may come back after exercising. • Over time, if you do not rest your tendon and give it time to heal, the pain can get worse. You may have pain while exercising and even when you are resting. This may lead to small tears or a rupture (complete tear) of your Achilles tendon. • If your tendon ruptures, you may feel sharp pain in the back of your heel. You may hear a “pop” and feel like the back of your heel was hit very hard. You may have pain and difficulty when trying to walk or move your ankle. How is Achilles tendinitis diagnosed? A caregiver will do a medical exam and ask you questions about your activities. You may need x-rays, magnetic resonance (REZ-oh
