61. Achilles Tendinitis - Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles Tendinitis.achilles tendonitis. Copyright 2005 Nucleus Communications, http://www.swedish.org/14117.cfm

PDF Version Search Send-to-Friend Health Library Home ... Conditions InBrief Achilles Tendinitis by Carrie Myers Smith Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Prevention Definition Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation and/or degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Achilles Tendinitis www.nucleusinc.com Causes The Achilles tendon can become irritated for several reasons including: Increasing your speed or running long distances too quickly Suddenly adding strenuous hills or stair climbing to your exercise routine Doing too much too soon after taking time away from exercising A sudden or violent contraction of the calf muscles, such as during an all-out sprint Running too much”overuse Lack of flexibility of the calf muscles Risk Factors A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. Improper or badly worn footwear Improper warm-up for your activity Inflexibility of the calf muscles Improper cool-down An improper training program Symptoms Symptoms may include: Tenderness usually located one to two inches above the point where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone (noticeable in the morning upon rising) Stiffness that gradually eases as the tendon is warmed-up Pain after activity that gradually worsens Radiating or localized pain along the tendon during and/or after running Swelling in the area of the Achilles Diagnosis The doctor will ask about your symptoms and exercise habits, and perform a physical exam.

62. Calf Muscle Strains And Achilles Tendinitis: Prevention And Treatment achilles tendonitisinflammation of the achilles tendon. The achilles tendonconnects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the heel bone. http://home.sprynet.com/~holtrun/calf.htm

Calf Muscle Strains and Achilles Tendinitis: Prevention and Treatment David Holt specialized in orthopedics 20 years ago, and has been a regular runner for longer than that. Here is his advice on two key exercise injuries. The Achilles tendon attaches to the Calf Muscle. Strain the gastrocnemious muscle and you'll have placed great pressure on the Achilles tendon. Strained the Achilles or have chronic Achilles tendinitis...look to the calf muscle for associated injury or muscle shortness. Calf muscle strains Achilles tendonitisinflammation of the achilles tendon. Shortening of the Achilles tendon and calf muscle is a big part of the problem. Avoid high heels...you don't have to follow the fashions. Heel inserts are a great aid to reducing strain on the Achilles tendon, but are not effective unless you also work on the flexibility aspect with whichever two or three stretches you prefer from: Calf muscle stretches...5 stretches to decrease injury risk Overpronation and other factors damage the Achilles tendon, but a FULLY stretched pair of calf muscles, gastrocnemius and soleus, is your first line of defense against damage to the Achilles tendon, the muscles, or that all important muscle tendon unit. Slow stretching...no bouncing

63. Re: Achilles Tendon Problem In Reply to achilles tendon problem posted by sean on September 26, I havehad achilles tendonitis a few times. As far as I knew running was the cause http://www.vegsource.com/talk/athletes/messages/60368.html

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64. Achilles Tendon Disease In Lung Transplant Recipients: Association With Ciproflo achilles tendonitis or rupture are uncommon complications following the use of The association between ciprofloxacin and Achilles tendon disease appears http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/19/3/469

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH: [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year: Vol: Page: This Article Full Text Full Text (PDF) Alert me when this article is cited ... Citation Map Services Email this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in ISI Web of Science Similar articles in PubMed ... Cited by other online articles Search for citing articles in: ISI Web of Science (2) PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Chhajed, P.N. Articles by Glanville, A.R. Eur Respir J 2002; 19:469-471 ERS Journals Ltd Achilles tendon disease in lung transplant recipients: association with ciprofloxacin P.N. Chhajed M.L. Plit P.M. Hopkins M.A. Malouf and A.R. Glanville Heart Lung Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia Correspondence: P.N. Chhajed, Heart Lung Transplant Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital, deLacy Building, Level 14, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia. Fax: 61 293324267. E-mail: chhajed@hotmail.com Keywords: achilles tendon, ciprofloxacin, fluoroquinolane, lung transplant, tendonitis, tendon rupture

65. InteliHealth: achilles tendonitis — In most cases, achilles tendonitis (inflammation of the achilles tendonitis — This condition causes pain at the back of the heel http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/31027.html

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66. ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES of achilles tendon anatomy and injury including tendonitis and rupture.Treament options including surgery discussed....... http://www.arthroscopy.com/sp09009.htm

ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES ANATOMY The Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects the calf muscle (gastrocnemius) to the heel bone (calcaneus). This is the tendon that is just below the skin at the back of the ankle. As with most tendon injuries, this tendon may be injured. Figure 1 : Posterior View of Normal Achilles' Tendon as it goes from gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus. FUNCTION When the gastrocnemius muscle (in the calf) contracts (shortens), the tendon which is attached from the muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus) moves. As the muscle shortens, the tendon moves to point the foot downwards. This is the action that allows a person to stand on one's toes, to run, to jump, to walk normally, and to go up and down stairs. (Click HERE for an animation of the gastrocnemius contracting.) TYPES OF INJURIES Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon. It often results from a small stretch injury that causes the tendon to become swollen, painful and less flexibility than the normal tendon. (Click HERE for an animation of Achilles' tendonitis.) Untreated, this injury may fail to heal, or progress to a chronically painful condition. Of course, in some people, the tear may progress to a complete rupture of the tendon. (Click

67. EMedicine - Achilles Tendon Injuries And Tendonitis Article By achilles Tendon Injuries and tendonitis achilles tendon rupture is a completedisruption of the achilles tendon, observed most commonly in patients aged http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic219.htm

68. Achilles Tendinitis achilles Tendinitis Updated August 2, 2005 tendonitis NOAH Page. Researched byNOAH Contributing Editor Latrina Keith, MLS, New York Academy of http://www.noah-health.org/en/bjm/foot/dirorders/tendonitis.html

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69. Florida State University College Of Medicine Digital Library achilles Tendon Rupture and tendonitis Access document; achilles Tendon InjuryEnglish achilles Tendon Access document; How to Use Crutches, http://fsumed-dl.slis.ua.edu/patientinfo/orthopedics/lower/achilles-tendon-ruptu

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70. ACLS -- Sign In Page The achilles tendon rupture was treated conservatively and the tendonitis resolved Traumatic rupture of the achilles tendon is well established, http://www.annclinlabsci.org/cgi/content/full/33/3/326

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71. Side Effect Of Tendonitis In Achilles Tendons? Well, I ve had three doses of Seroquel and the achilles tendon pain is back.(I had absolutely no pain the five days I was between meds). http://www.rxlist.com/rxboard/risperdal.pl?read=123

72. Everything About Achilles Tendons achillesTendon.com Everything About achilles Tendons. http://www.achillestendon.com/

AchillesTendon.com The Achilles Tendon Encyclopedia for people who: have an Achilles tendon injury, want to recover from an Achilles tendon injury, and want to prevent (or prevent the recurrence of) an Achilles tendon injury. The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles of the lower leg: the calf muscles. Leg muscles are the most powerful muscle group in the body and the Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. Contracting the calf muscles pulls the Achilles tendon, which pushes the foot downward. This contraction enables: standing on the toes, walking, running, and jumping. Each Achilles tendon is subject to a person’s entire body weight with each step. Depending upon speed, stride, terrain and additional weight being carried or pushed, each Achilles tendon may be subject to up to 3-12 times a person’s body weight during a sprint or push off. For more information on Achilles tendon anatomy see: Physiology.

73. Achilles Tendinitis achilles tendinitis or inflammation of the achilles tendon. The achillestendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle. It connects the large calf http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/back/achilles/tendinitis.htm

Search this site Heat retainer Cold therapy Rehabilitation Stretching ... Latest Research Achilles Tendinitis What is Achilles Tendinitis? The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle. It connects the large calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heal bone (calcaneus). This tendon can become inflammed through overuse as well as a number of contributory factors. It is estimated that 11% of all running injuries can be due to Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon has a poor blood supply which is why it is slow to heal. Achilles tendinitis can be acute or chronic. Acute tendinitis will happen as a result of overuse or training too much, too soon especially on hard surfaces or up hills. If your feet roll in when you run or overpronate then this can increase the strain on the Achilles tendon because the tendon is twisted as the foot rolls in. If the warning signs of Achilles tendinitis are ignored or it is not allowed to heal properly then the injury can become chronic. Chronic Achilles tendinitis is a difficult condition to treat. The pains experienced during the acute phase of the injury tend to disappear after a warm up but return when training has stopped. Eventually the injury gets worse and worse until it is impossible to run.

74. Dr. Pribut On Achilles Tendon Injuries achilles tendon injuries can quickly become chronic. http://www.drpribut.com/sports/spachil.html

Dr. Stephen M. Pribut's Sport Pages Sports Medicine Home Chess Shoes Comprehensive Site Listing ... Home Page Achilles Tendonitis (tendinopathy) by Stephen M. Pribut, DPM Symptoms and Causes: the biggest contributor to chronic achilles tendonitis is ignoring pain Achilles tendonitis is the bane of many runners. You should not allow this to turn into a chronic and troubling malady leading to moans about how it will never end, contributing to roadsides strewn with air cushioned clad runners all wh ice packs attached to their heels. First, we will review some basic information about the achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is the connection between the heel and the most powerful muscle group in the body. This has long been known as a site prone to disabling injury. Forces up to 12 times body weight (9kN) may arise during sprinting. This tendon is named after Achilles, who according to myth was protected from wounds by being dipped in a magical pond by his mother. She held him by the heel, which was not immersed, and later died by an arrow wound in his heel. Although obviously, injuries to this area must have been known for more than 2,000 years, it was first reported in the medical literature by Ambroise Paré only 400 years ago.

75. Achilles Injury There s that sharp pain again on the inside of your achilles tendon. The mostcommon factors predisposing you to achilles tendon injuries are http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/achillesinjury.html

"Medic8.com - Your trusted source for health information online" Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Medical Dictionary Medical Insurance ... Help HEALTH GUIDE Family Health Cosmetic Surgery Health Insurance Women's Health ... Medical Dictionary TELL A FRIEND Tell A Friend About This Page TOPICS/THEMES Allergies Alternative Health Arthritis Asthma ... Women's Health MISCELLANEOUS Interactive Tutorials Health Products Medical News Medic8 Search ... About Medic8 ACHILLES TENDON INJURIES - a patient's guide Dr Ruth Highet - Sports Physician You've just completed an excellent session of speed work at the track, doing 10 x 400 repeats, then decide you'll do 2 more - your rationale being "gotta be good for that race coming up in 4 weeks time if I have a faster sprint to the finish line!" The 11th 400m goes well - exact same pace as the previous 6, so on the last 400, a little voice says - "go for it" at the 200m. In the split-second you decide to make this one faster than the last 7, you feel an agonisingly sharp pain in the lower calf area that immediately pulls you up. You hobble to a post just off the track - and stretch out your calf. There's that sharp pain again on the inside of your Achilles tendon. You sit down and try to massage it yourself, very tender! You decide to get home as quickly as possible to get some ice onto it!

76. BOFFS - Achilles Tendon The achilles tendon (or heel cord) is the thick strap that can be felt running When the achilles tendon pulls on the heel it makes us go up on tiptoe, http://www.bofss.org.uk/html/achilles_tendon.shtml

Public Section Welcome to BOFSS Are you the same as Chiropodists? Foot and ankle problems Achilles Tendon ... Downloads Achilles Tendon Achilles Tendon problems Some questions answered What is the Achilles tendon? How does it get injured? How would I know if I had an Achilles tendon problem? Can I treat it myself? ... Will I need an operation? What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon (or heel cord) is the thick strap that can be felt running down the back of the calf into the heel. The tendon is made up of many bundles or fibres of a strong material called collagen, which is the body's main tissue building block. It is attached to, and worked by, the large muscles that make up the calf (gastrocnemius and soleus). When the Achilles tendon pulls on the heel it makes us go up on tiptoe, or pushes us forwards when walking or running. If this tendon is not working it is difficult to walk and the ankle feels weak. back to top How does it get injured? How does it get injured? Most Achilles tendon problems occur in middle-aged athletes and are basically overuse injuries. In a few cases, other medical conditions contribute to the weakening of the tendon. A high-arched or low-arched foot may increase the stresses on the Achilles tendon. As we get older the tendon becomes less flexible and less able to absorb the repeated stresses of running. Eventually small "degenerative" tears develop in the fibres of the tendon. The body tries to repair these tears. Sometimes the repair process is successful. However, the blood supply of the lower part of the tendon is not very strong and the combination of this and the continued stresses of running mean that the tendon may not completely heal. Instead, the tendon and its lining become painful and swollen, and the tendon may feel weak. The combination of degenerative and repair processes in the tendon is called tendonosis (or sometimes tendonitis). Because the lining of the tendon is called its tenosynovium, inflammation of the lining is called tenosynovitis.

77. Achilles Tendon Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical T Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2113

78. Achilles Tendon Rupture This site contains information about achilles tendon rupture. http://www.mamashealth.com/foot/acrupture.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Foot and Leg Conditions Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendon Rupture Ankle Sprain Arch Pain ... Varicose Veins Links Email Mama What is an Achilles Tendon Rupture? An Achilles tendon rupture is tear of the Achilles tendon. It is a common condition. A rupture can be partial or complete. Usually the rupture occurs just above your heel bone, but it can happen anywhere along the tendon. The Achilles tendon is a large, strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. It helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes and push off your foot as you walk. The Achilles tendon is also called the heel cord. Symptoms of an Achilles Tendon Rupture? The most common symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture are: Popping or a snapping sounds. A sharp pain in the back of your ankle and lower leg makes it impossible to walk properly. Pain near your heel. Swelling near your heel. I nability to bend your foot downward or walk normally. If the Achilles tendon is completely ruptured, you will not be able to rise on your toes on the injured leg What Causes an Achilles Tendon Rupture ?

79. Achilles Tendinitis FootCareMD to the achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand http://www.footcaremd.com/fc_a_achillestendon.html

Find a Foot MD Footcare Finder Children's Foot Health Achilles Tendon According to the Greek myth, Achilles was vulnerable only at his heel. It's a trait that he must have passed down to all other humans when he gave his name to the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. But it is also the most frequently ruptured tendon, and both professional and weekend athletes can suffer from Achilles tendinitis, a common overuse injury and inflammation of the tendon. Any number of events may trigger an attack of Achilles tendinitis, including: rapidly increasing your running mileage or speed adding hill running or stair climbing to your training routine starting up too quickly after a layoff trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when putting out extra effort such as in a final sprint overuse resulting from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles Symptoms of Achilles tendinitis fall into a common pattern.

80. Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinosis - Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics injections of steroids into or around the achilles tendon may provoke rupture and localized calcification within the achilles tendon can be a cause of http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/achilles_tendinitis_tendinosis

Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A - Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account Achilles Tendinitis / Tendinosis - See: Achilles Tendon Rupture - Discussion: - while there are many causes of posterior ankle pain , there are two distinct conditions which may affect the Achilles tendon: - tendinitis and tendinosis, each having a distinct prognosis; - Tendinitis / Tendinosis: - in some cases, there will be a peritendinous inflammation which does not generally progress to degenerative tendinosis (nor rupture); - in other situations, there will be clinical inflammation, but objective pathologic evidence for cellular inflammation is lacking, and in these conditions the term tendinosis is more appropriate; - degenerative process which can occur w/o signs of inflammation (mucoid degeneration); - teninosis may be related to region of diminished blood supply just above the tendon insertion; - often the tendinosis remains subclinical until it presents as a rupture - often results from training errors in adults in their 30's and 40's;

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