PODIATRIST CITES COMMON CAUSES OF ACHILLES TENDONITIS

According to Robert Weiss, DPM, “With Achilles tendonitis, there is usually abnormal motion of the foot and much inward rolling. This causes pain, and muscles and tendons of the Achilles tendon to spasm as it tries to balance the foot. As a result, the tendon becomes inflamed from the torque of the imbalance.“

 

Dr. Robert Weiss

 

"Some causative factors may include: 1) Running on flats instead of mixing the motion with some hills 2) Wearing shoes that cause the Achilles tendon to overstretch 3) Using a shoe with too much cushioning and not enough stability 4) Increasing your mileage log too quickly 5) Running on softer surfaces rather than hard surfaces 6) Worn shoes needing to be replaced and 7) Lack of stretching tight muscles from running," says Dr. Weiss.

 

Source: Darien Times [9/25/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News