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Self-care for the client/patient Self-care for the client/patient during the acute stage is RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Of these, rest and ice are most important. Icing should be applied until the area is numb and then removed. Flexible …
Manual therapy treatment: During the acute inflammatory stage of Achilles tendinitis, manual therapy treatment is oriented toward decreasing inflammation and allowing the damaged tissue to heal. RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) are recommended. Any soft tissue manipulation performed should …
Signs and symptoms: The most common symptom of Achilles’ tendinitis is pain at the Achilles tendon. Pain is usually not present at rest, but will be evident upon palpation. Pain will also be provoked if the triceps surae musculature contracts …
Because the distal 1/3 of the Achilles tendon is somewhat avascular, degeneration of the collagen matrix of the tendon is likely to occur in response to physical stress placed upon the tendon; this condition is called “Achilles tendinosus.” As compared …
