Achilles tendon injuries are very common sports injuries. Especially with runners or athletes who run as a training component. The pain in the Achilles tendon is usually located at the attachment to the heel or up to 6 cm above this attachment. In the acute stage, the Achilles tendon is often: red, swollen, warm and painful, clearly inflammatory symptoms. However, an Achilles tendon injury can also become chronic. There is then pain at rest and has been present for longer than 6 weeks.
There are many possible causes for the development of Achilles tendon complaints:
A practitioner takes into account all aspects of the problem, not only everyday aspects but certainly also sports-specific aspects. There are various therapy options, namely sports insoles, shoe advice, during unloading (insole) in combination with physiotherapy, walking advice, etc.
