Achilles tendonitis exercises can relieve pain and prevent recurrent injuries.
Typically,Achilles tendonitiscauses inflammation andpain along the back of the calfand heel.
It can cause severe pain and stiffness and limit daily activities like walking and performing basic tasks.
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Proper stretching and strengthening exercises may relieve these symptoms.
Depending on the pop in of injury you have, your provider may recommendflexibility stretchesorstrength-building movements.
Exercises that build or restore flexibility in the calf muscles will reduce this strain.
That in turn eases inflammation and pain associated with Achilles tendonitis.
Theres no fast cure for Achilles tendonitis.
Some people need up to a year to recover from Achilles tendonitis.
It’s important to take it slow and not overdo any stretches or exercises.
Eccentric Strength Techniques
Eccentric exercises are used to build muscle strength.
The exercises build strength by putting tension on a muscle as it’s lengthened.
These movements are as effective as eccentric strengthening exercises to relieve Achilles tendonitis pain.
Instead, they should be part of a treatment program supervised by a physical therapist.
Heres how to do the exercise:
Does Massage Help Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis can usually be treated with physical therapy exercises.
If you have pain in your Achilles, ask your provider about a referral to a physical therapist.
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