Achilles tendinitis symptoms and causes
About- Achilles tendinitis also called Achilles tenosynovitis, Achilles tendinopathy, calcaneal tendinitis, or tendinitis of the heel is an overuse injury of the Achilles Tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone and it is more common in men than women. Symptoms- tHeel pain and tenderness tSwelling and discomfort in the back heel tCalf muscles stiffness tLimited range of motion Causes- uf076tA sudden increase in physical activity uf076tExercising without a proper warm-up uf076tPoorly fitting shoes uf076tBeing older uf076tObesity uf076tTight calf muscles uf076tFlat arch in the foot uf076tSports activities such as tennis, those require quick stops and changes of direction uf076tStraining the calf muscles during repeated exercise or physical activity uf076tWearing high heels for prolonged durations uf076t Bone spurs in the back heels uf076tCertain Medical conditions such as psoriasis, or high blood pressure uf076tCertain Medications Specialists to visit- uf0d8t Orthopaedic Surgeon uf0d8t Sports Medicine Specialist uf0d8t Physiotherapist uf0d8t Podiatrist
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