Sprains of the Achilles Tendon

Definition:
An injury to the Achilles tendon when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain along the back of your foot and above your heel
  • Point tenderness to Achilles tendon
  • Swelling in the Achilles tendon
  • Stiffness in the ankle
  • Hearing a snapping or popping noise during the injury
  • Difficulty flexing your foot or pointing your toes
Causes
  • Overuse
  • Stepping up your level of physical activity too quickly
  • Not stretching enough before exercise
  • Wearing high heels
  • Overpronation
  • Muscle imbalance
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Ankle stabilization exercises
  • Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
Sprains of the Achilles Tendon Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Foot Wedge
  • 3-D Runners Stretch
  • 100s
  • Passive Ankle Inversion
  • Passive Ankle Eversion
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Single Leg Balance
  • Toe Yoga
  • Tri Planar Knee To Wall
  • Nose To Wall
  • Stationary Bike
  • Contrast Bath

Sprains of the Achilles Tendon Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Raises
  • Heel Offs
  • Slips Rocker
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • Step Downs
  • Backwards Step Ups

Sprains of the Achilles Tendon Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Offs
  • German Dance
  • Heel Raises
  • Step Overs In Mase
  • T Band Walks In Mase
  • Tennis Ball Push
  • Jump Rope Routine
  • Toe Hops