What causes Achilles tendinitis?
Following are some common causes of Achilles tendinitis: • Overuse or overtraining. Achilles tendinitis can be caused by training or working out too much after not exercising for a while. It can be caused by adding too much time or distance to your athletic training. It may be caused by doing any activities that put stress (force or pressure) on the Achilles tendon. These include running uphill, jumping, or sprinting more than you usually do. These also include running or exercising on hard surfaces such as asphalt or cement. • Poor fitting shoes. Poor fitting shoes can cause uneven movement of your foot and heel in the shoe. This includes shoes with worn out treads, and shoes that do not provide good heel support. Shoes that are too tight or small can rub and irritate the Achilles tendon. Shoes that are stiff and cannot bend where the toes join the foot can also put stress on your Achilles tendon. • The way you walk or run. Your foot may roll inward too much when you walk or run. This
