Achilles Tendonitis
Pain in the back and above the heel bone
There are many different types of pathology of the Achilles tendon. This information is not meant to treat your symptoms but to explain the different problems that can be possible involving the Achilles tendon. We always recommend seeing your podiatrist and being evaluated properly.
Treatment for Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
- Stretching
- Tulis Heel Cup
- Icing
- No Barefoot- we recommend Oofos
- Medication for inflammation
- In some cases a Cam walker Boot
- In extreme cases Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy
Treatment for Non-Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
- Stretching
- Tulis Heel Cup
- Ice
- Cam Walker Boot
- No Barefoot, we recommend Oofos recovery flip flops
- Medication to reduce inflammation
- Platelet Rich Plasma in severe cases