Treatment
There are many ways to treat the conditions of the Achilles tendon that include:
(Seeing a doctor to make the correct diagnosis for your condition)
There are many ways to treat the conditions of the Achilles tendon that include:
(Seeing a doctor to make the correct diagnosis for your condition)
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Refraining and resting from the aggravating activity
- Cold therapy
- Wearing a heel lift to take the strain off the Achilles tendon
- Wearing the appropriate shoes for your foot type and athletic activity
- Using anti-inflammatories recommended or prescribed from your doctor
- Changing your training methods
- The use of custom molded orthotics
- Taping and strapping
- Going to prescribed physical therapy
- and even steroid injection therapy
If the pain of the achilles tendon persists from the above conditions a scan with an MRI and surgery will be recommended especially if all conservative treatments have failed or there is a rupture.
If you are experiencing Achilles Tendon pain please visit any of our five locations, Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Claxton, or Bluffton and speak with our podiatrists to create a treatment plan perfectly suited to you and your needs.
