Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is one of the longer tendons in the human body which stretches from the heel bone to the calf muscles. Achilles tendonitis may be caused by a sudden increase in activity which overstrains the tendon, tight calf muscles, and bony overgrowths.

Symptoms:

• Swelling and bruising
• Mild or severe pain
• Stiffness
• Loss of strength
• Decreased movements of the ankle
• Muscle weakness or tenderness
• Difficulty in walking or standing

Investigations:

• X-rays
• MRI

Non-surgical Treatment:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
• High Volume Injections
• Image Guided Calcific Barbotage