Achilles Tendinopathy

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What is it?	Painful CHRONIC tendon injury. tendinitis - inflammation. tenosynovitis - inflammation of the sheath (paratenon). tendonosis - no inflammation
What continued	Injured area of Achilles has lost normal appearance.
Mechanism or Causes	Overloading due to excessive tensile force of tendon with repetitive movements of running and jumping. Rapid increase in intensity and duration of exercise. Repetitive weight-bearing activities. Repetitive microtrauma.
Signs and Symptoms	Generalized PAIN, stiffness in Achilles tendon region. Reduced GS-complex flexibility. Pain at beginning of activity. Pain & stiffness in the morning or after sitting. Walking discomfort. Warm, tender and thickening on palpation.
Management or Rehabilitation	Slow progression due to tendon. Reduce stress on tendon. Flexibility for heel cord. Strengthening of GS-complex.
Observation, assessment and Tests	Observation - generalized pain, stiffness proximal to insertion. Redness and swelling. Tender palpation. Test - Royal London Hospital Test. Painful Arc Sign
Redflags	Pain with exercise Incline Running Inflammation Inability to plantar flex foot. Acute onset with significant swelling and bruising.

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	Erstellt von Yvonne Roentgen vor etwa 6 Jahre