Achilles Tendonitis By: Brianne Carvalho Lyndsey Moore Lila Yoldi Sarah Yoldi

Mechanism The over-stretching or over-use of the Achilles Tendon causes Achilles Tendonitis

Signs and Symptoms Chronic soreness Pain with dorsiflexion Pain with plantar flexion against resistance Mild swelling

Immediate Treatments RICE Gradual, slow stretching of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscle. Heel lifts

Follow-up Treatments RICE Massage Therapy Ice Massage Neoprene Sleeve Heat/ice

Prevention Proper conditioning and warm-up Heel raises is a good warm-up

RICE Rest: Keep weight off injury Ice: Apply to injury for 20 minutes with an hour between treatments Compression: Wrap an elastic wrap around the injured area, working toward the heart. (Ex: for ankle start at toes and work towards calf) Elevation: Raise injury above heart

Massage Therapy Compression Broadening:Using compression push against muscle fibers to lengthen or broaden Compressive Effleurage: Stokes that glide over the skin without attempting to move the deep muscle group. Done with either palm or fingers

Ice Massage Massage the injured area with a block of ice Only for of ice therapy where ice is applied directly to the skin Last 7-10 minutes for a 5-in area. Should be performed 2-4 times a day

Neoprene Sleeve Use during activity to increase compression and support Also heats the injured area

Heat/ Ice After activity apply ice for 7minutes then heat for 3 minutes for 3 cycles to circulate blood in the injured area.

Prevention Almost all sport injuries can be avoided when proper warm-up and cool downs are used during and after practice

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