| Running InjuriesAchilles Tendonitis is very | | | | The achilles tendon does not in fact have a |
| common in runners. Common belief is that | | | | true tendon sheath but has paratenon tissue |
| rest works well in the treatment of achilles | | | | which surrounds the tendon and assists |
| tendonitis. As most people will testify, | | | | lubrication of the tendon on movement. |
| this in fact is not the case and careful | | | | Inflammation of the paratenon tissue usually |
| management of this condition is needed. | | | | shows as a thickening and increases the size |
| Usually the painful symptoms around the | | | | and appearance of the tendon. |
| achilles tendon return when training | | | | |
| resumes.Continual bouts of exercise and rest | | | | Palpation over the area is usually painful |
| periods develop a chronic situation and will | | | | and any running is difficult.CausesOveruse |
| eventually prevent the runner from | | | | and lack of conditioning will both irritate |
| performing. A programme of rehabilitation is | | | | the achilles tendon as will overstretching, |
| needed to assist full recovery and prevent | | | | which may come from running up hills or steep |
| further bouts of this irritating | | | | inclines on a treadmill. Tight calf muscles |
| condition.The achilles pain syndrome is | | | | due to lack of proper stretching can also |
| divided into two main areas which involves | | | | result in a sore achilles tendon which will |
| both tendon and sheath( paratenon tissue ) | | | | result in inflammation and pain. |