What causes achilles or tendon pain?

Tendon pain is common and often persistent. It can affect the Achilles, patellar tendon, or elbow (tennis/golfer’s elbow).

Symptoms

• Localised pain with activity

• Stiffness, especially in the morning

• Pain with loading (running, jumping, gripping)

How we assess achilles and tendon pain

A diagnostic ultrasound allows us to assess tendon structure, thickness, and changes associated with overload.

Injection treatments

Treatment is tailored to the stage of tendon involvement. Injection is not always appropriate and may be avoided in some cases. Options may include:

• Guided loading programmes

• Shockwave therapy

• Injection where clinically indicated

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