What treatment do we do for achilles tendonitis?

There are a wide variety of treatments for Achillles Tendonitis and below are what we offer in this clinic.

• Strapping can produive support and comfort to the Achilles tendon for short term relief. Your podiatrist may apply some for a few weeks while your heel is healing
• A Home Exercise Program would be prescribed to help build strength and flexibility in selected muscle groups. Examples may include strengthening your calf muscles or adding flexibility to your hamstrings. Your podiatrist will assess these areas to see what exactly you need to focus on.
• Ischemic Compression and Dry Needling. These forms of manual therapy can help encourage the healing process along. However many people rely on these alone which would not be enough. It is important to take on all advice from your podiatrist to get the best results
• Footwear Education - Your podiatrist will assess your shoes and explain what is suitable and unsuitable for your injury.
• Orthotics - may be indicated if this injury is long standing and all options have been tried and tested. Orthotics may be used for short or long term depending on the severity of your injury.

By: Joe Egan

Podiatrist, BSc (Hons) 

Pod. Ireland.
Coru Registered



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