Platelet Rich Plasma – PRP For Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and connects the gastrocnemius (calf muscle) to the back of the calcaneus (heel bone).
The Achilles tendon is what allows a person to stand up on their toes as well as jump up and down. The Achilles tendon is extremely strong and is capable of withstanding forces of 1,000 pounds or more.
However, it is also frequently predisposed to overuse and injury.
Achilles tendonitis causes localized pain which is often very severe in the tendon. Pain is usually felt about an inch and a half above the point where the Achilles tendon is attached to the heel. The pain is aggravated by running or by walking, particularly when the ambulation is uphill.
The pain is typically aggravated by walking and relieved by rest.
While often occurring after exercise for which a person has either not warmed up for, or is unaccustomed to doing, Achilles tendonitis may also develop following direct injury. It may also present without a specific predisposing event.
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Posted: November 21st, 2008 under Medicines and Remedies.
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