If you are experiencing painful swelling in the back of your foot just above the heel, you may be suffering from Achilles Tendonitis. This troublesome condition affects the Achilles tendon, the strongest and largest tendon in the body connecting the leg to the foot as it stretches from the lower leg to the heel bone. This tendon is crucial to normal walking patterns as it allows the foot to rise up on the toes.
This condition typically develops gradually and may include one or more of the following three stages:
Peritenonitis – Characterized by localized pain during or after activity
Tendinosis – Typically an asymptomatic stage that may result in a nodule, or swelling at the back of the leg
Peritenonitis with Tendinosis - This stage may lead to a rupture of the tendon and it is characterized by pain and swelling during and after activity.
As with all health conditions, Achilles Tendonitis is best treated early in the development of the condition.
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