Achilles Tendinitis
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Achilles Tendinitis Underlying Cause
Causes of achilles
tendinitis
includes:
Climbing
Foot deformities
Improper shoes
Improper stretching
Jumping
Lifting
Poor conditioning
Running on hard surfaces
Sports
Strenuous occupation
Drug side effect
:
Cipro
(particularly in those who are also taking a
corticosteroid medication
)
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Achilles Tendinitis Anatomy
Related Topics:
Achilles tendon rupture
Ankle pain (unilateral)
Calf strain
Foot pain (unilateral)
Heel pain
Leg pain (unilateral)
Leg strain
Tendinitis
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Achilles Tendinitis References:
Aldridge T. Diagnosing heel pain in adults. Am Fam Physician. 2004 Jul 15;70(2):332-8.
Alfredson H. Chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy: an update on research and treatment. Clin Sports Med. 2003 Oct;22(4):727-41.
McLauchlan GJ, Handoll HH. Interventions for treating acute and chronic Achilles tendinitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2001;(2):CD000232.
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Sella EJ. Disorders of the Achilles tendon and its insertion. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2005 Jan;22(1):87-99, vii.
