What is an Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles Tendon is a fibrous band of tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It helps transmit the pressure from the lower leg muscles to the foot. Pain and swelling of this tendon is known as Achilles Tendonitis where “itis” means inflammation. 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 inflammat
