Foot & ankle
Achilles tendinopathy
Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon, common in runners.
Achilles tendinopathy is pain and stiffness in the tendon at the back of the ankle, common in runners and active people. A progressive strengthening programme is the mainstay of recovery.
Common symptoms
- Pain and stiffness in the Achilles, worse in the morning
- Pain at the start of exercise that may ease then return
- Tenderness or thickening of the tendon
- Pain with hopping or calf raises
How physiotherapy helps
Assessment to confirm the diagnosis and stage
A progressive calf and tendon loading programme
Advice on running and training load
Most injuries are ACC-covered
No referral needed, and a small co-payment applies per visit. See our fees.
This is general information, not medical advice. For a diagnosis and a plan for your situation, come and see us.
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