If there is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, the Achilles tendon can be severely affected by the injury and weakened by the permanent relieving posture. During therapy, it is therefore essential to strengthen the tendon again and maintain mobility. This is achieved through the exercises and, in addition, the natural metabolism is stimulated so … Exercises Achilles tendonitis (Achillodynia)
Tapes A tape bandage can also be used for Achilles tendonitis. A conventional tape is a one-sided adhesive strip that can be applied to the Achilles tendon by a competent person, depending on the desired effect. In the case of an Achilles tendon inflammation, the tape bandage can provide additional relief for the tendon and … Tapes | Exercises Achilles tendonitis (Achillodynia)
Torn Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is considered the strongest tendon in the human body, but it can also tear if the external load becomes too great. Usually, however, this only happens if the tendon has been pre-stressed by long periods of incorrect loading, inflammation or other damage and is therefore prone to injury. This … Torn Achilles tendon | Exercises Achilles tendonitis (Achillodynia)
Achilles tendon inflammation, also known as Achillodynia, is a painful, inflammatory disease of the Achilles tendon that mostly affects athletes. The cause of the inflammation of the Achilles tendon is usually years of incorrect and excessive strain on the heel area. In the case of an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, especially during and after … Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)
Exercises Stretch Stand straight and upright. Now touch the floor with your hands, keeping your legs as straight as possible. Now slowly walk forward with your hands until your body is straight, then slowly return to the starting position. Stretch Stand in front of a wall. The affected leg stands in front of the wall … Exercises | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)
OP If the symptoms of an Achilles tendon inflammation are extremely severe, if the affected person is a competitive athlete or if the Achilles tendon is already chronically inflamed, surgery is recommended as an alternative to conservative treatment. There are basically two possible approaches to surgery for Achilles tendon inflammation: 1. removal of connective tissue … OP | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)
Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI for short, is a radiological sectional imaging technique that makes it possible to display organs, muscles and joints without harmful radiation. In this process, protons, the positively charged nuclei of hydrogen, which are found in every cell of the human body, are made to vibrate by a large magnet … Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
Duration An MRI of the Achilles tendon is a relatively short examination because the area to be examined is not large. With the patient positioned (so that he or she lies as comfortably and still as possible during the examination) and depending on how many series of images are taken, the examination should not take … Duration | Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
Necrosis Necrosis of the Achilles tendon is a consequence of a chronic inflammation of the tendon, which is accompanied by small tears and remodelling of the tendon. Parts of the Achilles tendon die in the process. In MRI, the tendon is distended and thickened due to the chronic inflammation and the light-colored necroses are located … Necrosis | Examination of the Achilles tendon using MRI
After the sport For athletes, the high stress on the feet (e.g. when running, jumping) can cause various diseases of the heel. So the tendon attachment of the Achilles tendon can calcify and cause an upper heel spur. Likewise, the Achilles tendon can become inflamed and thus lead to severe pain under stress. An acute … After the sport | Heel pain
After getting up Heel pain that occurs after getting up in the morning typically speaks for certain diseases. Pain in joints is common in rheumatoid arthritis in general. This disease from the rheumatic form is characterized by morning stiffness. However, several joints and symmetrically on both sides are often affected in arthritis, so that not … After getting up | Heel pain
Pregnancy During pregnancy, pain in the heel is common. This is probably due to the significant weight gain, which leads to increased stress on the entire foot, but above all also represents a significant additional load on the heel. During pregnancy, the increase in weight often leads to changes in posture and thus in statics, … Pregnancy | Heel pain