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