Achilles Tendon Injury Remedies
"The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles' tendon), also known as the calcaneal tendon or the tendo calcaneus, is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone."
"The most common Achilles tendon injuries are Achilles tendinosis and Achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendinosis is the soreness or stiffness of the tendon, generally due to overuse. Achilles tendinitis (inflammation of the tendon) was thought to be the cause of most tendon pain, until the late 90's when scientists discovered no evidence of inflammation. Partial and full Achilles tendon ruptures are most likely to occur in sports requiring sudden eccentric stretching, such as sprinting. Maffulli et al. suggested that the clinical label of tendinopathy should be given to the combination of tendon pain, swelling and impaired performance. Achilles tendon rupture is a partial or complete break in the tendon; it requires immobilization or surgery. Xanthoma can develop in the Achilles tendon in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles_tendon
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REMEDIES NEEDED
02/10/2010: Patty from Collegeville, Pa Usa writes: "I would like some advice regarding any remedies to promote healing in my achilles tendon which has partially ruptured and they are casting instead of surgery due to the fact it was caused by degeneration of the tendon(tears) not an injury. What would be good for nourishing the tendon so I have the best chance of healing?"
Replies03/15/2010: Carla from La Paz, Bolivia replies: "I suffered with Achilles tendonitis for 2 years and the doctors and physical therapists wee making it worse. Then I meet a new PT who fixed the problem in one month with soft stretching exercises, walking different (I used to walk toe to heel) and Vitamin E Oil.
Try rubbing Vitamin E Oil in that area until it warms up once or twice a day, especially prior to exercise. The amount is whatever is enough to cover the area and soak through. Make sure to keep it warm after, fast cool downs of the tendon seem to cause problems.
Hope this helps."
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SELF- MASSAGE
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 07/08/2011: Teresa from Bentonville, Ar. writes: "For 6 weeks I was limping around, trying not to use my ancles much, hard to do the recommended 'rest' when they we're both swollen, and would not bend. I came across a youtube video that was for after surgery self massage. Tried it, and by the next day I was 90% better. I could not find the first youtube I used, but this one shows the areas and how to rub them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yty47jNGJvQ&feature=related"
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