Contracture Achilles Tendon
Definition:
Achilles tendon contracture is a shortening of the Achilles tendon (tendon calcaneus or heel cord), which causes foot pain and strain, with limited ankle dorsiflexion. Achilles tendon contracture may reflect a congenital structural anomaly or a muscular reaction to chronic poor posture, especially in women who wear high-heeled shoes and joggers who land on the balls of their feet instead of their heels. Tenotomy allows further stretching by cutting the tendon. After surgery, a short leg cast maintains the foot in 90-degree dorsiflexion for 6 weeks.
Symptoms- Sharp pain with ankle movements
- Stiffness in the ankle
- Pain in the foot
- Loss of ROM into dorsiflexion
Causes- Congential
- Chronic poor posture
- Poor mechanics
Treatment- ROM and stretching to ankle and foot
- Posture and gait mechanics
- Foot intrinsic strengthening
- Lower extremity strengthening
- Possible surgical intervention
Contracture Achilles Tendon Phase I
- Foot Wedge
- 3-d Runners Stretch
- Down Dog
- Doorway Hamstring
- Nose To Wall
- Sit Up Squat
- Stationary Bike
- Gait Ii
Contracture Achilles Tendon Phase II
- Heel Raises
- Heel Offs
- Backwards Step Ups
- Backwards Walk
- Step Overs In Mase
- Single Leg Squat And Touch
Contracture Achilles Tendon Phase III
- Heel Offs
- German Dance
- Heel Raises
- Step Overs In Mase
- T Band Walks In Mase
- Tennis Ball Push
- Jump Rope Routine
- Toe Hops
