TENDOACHILLES RUPTURE & PREVENTION

It’s a rupture of Achilles tendon which runs behind the ankle. Most commonly in the middle-aged athlete. Injury often occurs while running, jumping or pivoting.

CAUSES :
• Direct injury to Achilles tendon
• Sudden dorsiflexion or plantar flexion
• Fall from height
• Jumping or stepping into a hole

PREVENTION :
•Stretching and strengthening of calf muscles
•Avoid activities that give excessive stress on
Achilles tendon such as jumping, hill running
etc
•Change your exercises from high impact to low
impact [ running to walking or biking or
swimming]
•Avoid running on slippery surfaces
•Shoe modifications like proper fitted shoe and
heel pads
•Gradual increasing in your exercise levels
{istance , intensity, duration & frequency }

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