Are you having trouble with your Achilles tendon? Here you can find out all there is to know about the Achilles tendon, from its structure to diagnoses and treatment, through to our new FALKE Achilles medical aid, designed to help you as you go about your everyday activity and when you do exercise.

Pain

Anatomy of the Achilles tendon Achilles tendon pain: causes and diagnoses. When should you see a doctor? Achillodynia and Achilles tendon inflammation Achillobursitis Complete or partial Achilles tendon tears

Treatment

Achilles tendon treatment: Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendon exercises Achilles tendon massages Achilles tendon surgery The Achilles tendon - should you cool it or warm it? Taping achilles tendon

Sport

The Achilles tendon and sport The Achilles tendon and running The Achilles tendon and cycling Heel pain when playing soccer

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We’ve put this information together with the help of medical professionals. You’re sure to find answers to many of your questions. However, by no means should this information replace a visit to your doctor or physiotherapist.

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Questions and Answers about the topic Achilles Tendon:

The most common diagnosis is ‘achillodynia’, but what is it?

Achillodynia is a collective term for a wide range of problems and diagnoses linked to Achilles tendon complaints. More accurate diagnoses are: complete or partial Achilles tendon tear, achillobursitis, tendinopathy, paratendinitis.

Complete Achilles tendon tear: not the most common cause of complaints, but important all the same: would Achilles tendon surgery help?

Yes, a surgery can help! One technique involves making a small incision in the skin, whereas another involves a larger incision. In both cases, rehabilitation in the style of 'early functional rehabilitation' is quite important. With the mini-skin-incision technique, you will be fit for sport a bit quicker than with the other technique. However, a complete Achilles tendon tear can also be treated successfully without a surgery. Please see your doctor for further advice!

Achilles tendon exercises: eccentric stretching is particularly suitable for supporting the Achilles tendon throughout the healing process.

Chronic Achilles tendon pain requires a stimulus to enable it to heal. This can be achieved very effectively with eccentric stretching. You can see an example of such an exercise here. This exercise depends on load. If the load is too low, the Achilles tendon will not react. Just as important is taking long enough breaks between training sessions. The Achilles tendon needs 36 hours to recover!

Achilles tendon complaints when running/jogging: what are the causes and what can be done?

The causes when running can be highly varied and can result from the running shoes, running style (midfoot and forefoot strike), possible poor positioning of the foot (overpronation, flat feet), type of training (too much interval training, too many sprints, recovery too brief), but other joints can also be a trigger, as can stress and a poor diet. Important: all areas should be examined as all causes must be dealt with, otherwise, healing will be unsuccessful.

Achilles tendon complaints in soccer: what are the causes and what help is available?

In the case of soccer, the risks are similar to running, however, additional strain is placed on the Achilles tendon due to the rapid changes of direction, sudden stops and faster sprints. Young footballers, particularly children up to 12 or 13 years of age must be especially monitored as the growth plate in the heel bone has not yet closed and thus poses more of a risk. Here too, treatment should be given after an accurate diagnosis. Sometimes a different model of soccer boots helps or using heel pads that provide cushioning and relieve the pressure.

Achilles tendon complaints when cycling: what can cause them and what helps prevent them?

Clip-in pedals that are too far forwards and a saddle that is set too high are not good for the Achilles tendon. Please bear this in mind and ensure that your bicycle is set correctly. Otherwise, cycling is a good alternative if you need to take a break due to Achilles tendon complaints caused by running or playing soccer.