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Achilles tendinitis non medical therapy
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The non medical therapy for Achilles tendinitis involves treatment mainly with ice packs or a physical rehabilitation program.
Non Medical Therapy
Non Medical Therapy
Treatment is possible with ice, cold compression therapy, wearing heel pads to reduce the strain on the tendon, and an exercise routine designed to strengthen the tendon. Seeing a professional for treatment as soon as possible is important, because this injury can lead to an Achilles tendon rupture with continued overuse. Treatment may include ultrasound therapy, manual therapy techniques, a rehabilitation program, and in rare cases, application of a plaster cast.
High load eccentric contractions have recently been shown to be very effective at decreasing the pain and strengthening the tendon.[1][2]
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