Achilles Tendonitis WisdomCard™
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- eMedicine: Achilles Tendonitis
emedicine.com - Achilles Tendonitis
- Mayo Clinic: Achilles Tendunitis mayoclinic.com - Achilles Tendunitis
- American Academy of Orthoapedic Surgeons (AAOS): Achilles Tendonitis orthoinfo.aaos.org - Achilles Tendonitis
- A.D.A.M. (via Medline Plus): Achilles Tendinitis nlm.nih.gov - Achilles Tendinitis
- Podiatry Channel: Achilles Tendonitis podiatrychannel.com - Achilles Tendonitis
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Research Notes on Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is tendonitis of the Achilles tendon, generally precipitated by overuse of the affected limb and is more common among athletes training under less than ideal conditions. It should not be confused with xanthoma of the tendon, which is the accumulation of cholesterol in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Because of lack of blood supply or cell activity, achilles tendonitis can be slow to heal.
- Treatment is possible with ice, cold compression therapy, and strengthening exercises.
- Seeing a professional is important since achilles tendonitis can lead to achilles tendon rupture.
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Latest Headlines on Achilles Tendonitis
What is Achilles Tendonitis?
- The Merck Manuals: Achilles Tendinitis
- The Cleveland Clinic: Tendonitis
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Achilles Tendon Problems
- Sports Injury Clinic: What is Achilles Tendonitis?
- About.com: What is Achilles Tendonitis?
- MamasHealth.com: What is Achilles Tendonitis?
- University of Michigan Health System: What is an Achilles Tendon Injury?
- Wikipedia: Achilles Tendonitis
What Are The Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis?
- Podiatry Channel: Signs and Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Achilles Tendon Problems - Symptoms
- A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times): Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis
- University of California, San Francisco: Signs and Symptoms of Achilles Tendonitis
- iTendonitis.com: Common Tendonitis Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Achilles Tendonitis?
- ThirdAge: Causes for Tendonitis
- eMedicineHealth: Achilles Tendon Rupture Causes
- Mayo Clinic: Causes for Tendinitis | Complications of Tendonitis
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes for Tendinitis | Complications of Tendonitis
- AchillesTendonitis.net: Complications with Achilles Tendonitis
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Achilles Tendonitis?
- Aetna: Heel Pain Treatment
- eMedicine: Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis
- A.D.A.M. (via About.com): Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis
- Wikipedia: Treatment for Achilles Tendonitis
- Mayo Clinic: Achilles Tendinitis: Is Ultrasound Therapy an Effective Treatment?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Achilles Tendonitis?
- Fingertips: Achilles Injuries
- About.com: Natural Remedies for Tendonitis
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Achilles Tendon Problems - Home Treatment
- Hartford Hospital: Natural Treatments For Achilles Tendonitis
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Achilles Tendonitis Rehabilitation
What Are The Diagnosis and Prognosis of Achilles Tendonitis?
- AAOS: Diagnosis of Achilles Tendonitis
- Mayo Clinic: Screening and Diagnosis of Achilles Tendonitis
- Harvard Medical School: Prognosis of Achilles Tendonitis
- University of California, San Francisco: Diagnosis of Achilles Tendonitis
- Aetna: Prognosis of Heel Pain
- American Journal of Sports Medicine: Long-Term Prognosis of Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy
How Do You Prevent Achilles Tendonitis?
- Mayo Clinic: Prevention of Achilles Tendinitis
- Podiatry Channel: Prevention of Achilles Tendonitis
- The Stretching Institute: Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Achilles Injury
- A.D.A.M. (via University Of Maryland Medical Center): Prevention of Achilles Tendonitis
- Atlantic Coast Conference: Achilles Tendinitis Prevention and Treatment Strategies
- RunnersWorld: Preventing Achilles Tendonitis
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Achilles Tendonitis
- Redskins.com: Recovering From an Achilles Tendon Injury
- Healthwise (via MSN Health and Fitness): Personal Stories About Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Dr. Abelson's Blog: The Need for a Specific Diagnosis
- Steven Joniak Blog: Achilles Tendonitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture: My Experience with Achilles Tendon Rupture, Treatment and Recovery
Foundations and Support Groups on Achilles Tendonitis
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Bursitis and Tendinitis
- Women's Sports Foundation: Journey to the Marathon Part 4
- Daily Strength: Achilles Tendon Rupture Support Group
Message Boards and Discussions about Achilles Tendonitis
- HealthBoards: Achilles Tendonitis
- Tennis.com: Archilles Tendon
- AttackPoint: Discussion: Achilles Tendonitis - What To Do?
- 220 Triathlon: Discussion - Achilles Tendinitis
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Achilles Tendonitis
- ScienceDirect: Achilles Tendon Rupture: Surgical Versus Non-Surgical Treatment
- PubMed: Medical Journal Articles on Achilles Tendinitis
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine: Chronic Achilles Tendon Overuse Injury: Complications After Surgical Treatment
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Achilles Tendinitis
- Google Scholar: Achilles Tendinitis
Clinical Trials on Achilles Tendonitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Achilles Tendinitis
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- Contributor: Kathy
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