Achilles Tendonitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Achilles tendinitis?
A
Inflammation of the Achilles
2
Q
What are the common signs and symptoms?
A
- Pain
- Swelling
- Worse at the start of exercise and gets better after
- Stiff
3
Q
What are the main causes of Achilles tendinitis?
A
- Trauma
- Repetitive overuse (exercise)
- Fluroquinolones
- RA
- High heels
4
Q
What is used for diagnosis?
A
- Clinical diagnosis
- X - ray - calcification of tendon
- MRI
5
Q
What is used for the prevention and people with of Achilles tendinitis?
A
- Eccentric strenthening exercises of gastrocnamius and soleus `
6
Q
What are other forms of treatment?
A
- NSAIDSs
- Orthotics
- Steroid injections
