Achilles Tendonitis

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Achilles Tendonitis

• By
• Brianne Carvalho
• Lyndsey Moore
• Lila Yoldi
• Sarah Yoldi

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Mechanism

• The over-stretching or over-use of the
  Achilles Tendon causes Achilles Tendonitis

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Signs and Symptoms

• Chronic soreness
• Pain with dorsiflexion
• Pain with plantar flexion against resistance
• Mild swelling

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Immediate Treatments

• RICE
• Gradual, slow stretching of the gastrocnemius and
  soleus muscle.
• Heel lifts

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Follow-up Treatments

• RICE
• Massage Therapy
• Ice Massage
• Neoprene Sleeve
• Heat/ice

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Prevention

• Proper conditioning and warm-up
• Heel raises is a good warm-up

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RICE

• Rest Keep weight off injury
• Ice Apply to injury for 20 minutes with an hour
  between treatments
• Compression Wrap an elastic wrap around the
  injured area, working toward the heart. (Ex for
  ankle start at toes and work towards calf)
• Elevation Raise injury above heart

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Massage Therapy

• Compression BroadeningUsing compression push
  against muscle fibers to lengthen or broaden
• Compressive Effleurage Stokes that glide over
  the skin without attempting to move the deep
  muscle group. Done with either palm or fingers

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Ice Massage

• Massage the injured area with a block of ice
• Only for of ice therapy where ice is applied
  directly to the skin
• Last 7-10 minutes for a 5-in area.
• Should be performed 2-4 times a day

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Neoprene Sleeve

• Use during activity to increase compression and
  support
• Also heats the injured area

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Heat/ Ice

• After activity apply ice for 7minutes then heat
  for 3 minutes for 3 cycles to circulate blood in
  the injured area.

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Prevention

• Almost all sport injuries can be avoided when
  proper warm-up and cool downs are used during and
  after practice

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