What Else Can Contribute To A Thickened Achilles Tendon?
According to some other studies, the presence of Type 2 diabetes may contribute to the development of a thickened Achilles tendon (Akturk et al, 2007). Additionally, in people who have coronary heart disease, it was shown that a thickened Achilles tendon was associated with higher disease severity relative to those with a normal tendon thickness (Hashimoto et al, 2019). Click the link in this post to read more about thickened achilles tendon?
What Is A Bursa?
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between anatomical structures that have to slide over each other. These are commonly located between bones and tendons. If you picture the tendon as being a rope and the bone as a cement block, if the tendon (rope) is constantly sliding back and forth on the bone (cement block) it may become damaged over time until it ultimately fails. Learn more in our articles about Bursa.
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Calcification in Achilles Tendon: Causes, treatment & physiotherapy
Pain and swelling just behind the ankle joint could be due to calcification in the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon can be calcified due to various factors, including injury, ageing, or a medical condition. The sufferer of this kind of pain usually complains of pain at this particular point and difficulty in walking or stair climbing. In this blog post, we’ll explore calcification in the Achilles tendon, its causes, symptoms, and exercise treatment options.