Ankle and Foot Injury Treatment

Treating a Painful Achilles Tendon

Peer-Reviewed Article

The treatments for Achilles tendonitis, tendinopathy, and partial tears range from rest and ice baths to night splints and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT).

Physician performing shockwave therapy on a patient's heel

Overview

Achilles tendon repair procedure showing the incision site, paratenon opened, and debridement.

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Two feet on a small step with one heel dropped to the floor.

Heel Drop Stretch for Achilles Tendonitis Pain Relief Video

Treating a Painful Achilles Tendon

Woman doing a runners stretch against a wall.

Runner’s Stretch for Achilles Tendonitis Pain Relief Video

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Lower body sitting in a chair doing a stretch for achilles tendonitis.

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Foot against the wall doing a toe-to-wall stretch.

Toe-to-Wall Stretch for Achilles Tendon Pain Relief Video