📋 About the Injury
Achilles Injury is one of the most common sports injuries, affecting both professional athletes and amateurs. Achilles tendon inflammation — a runner’s nightmare.
This injury is especially common among athletes who train intensively without proper warm-up or rest. By noticing symptoms in time and starting treatment, chronic problems can be avoided in many cases.
🔍 Symptoms
- Pain in the affected area — from mild to sharp
- Swelling and redness
- Decreased range of motion
- Pain during or after physical exertion
- Weakness in the affected area
- Sometimes — creaking or crunching when moving
- Morning Stiffness
💊 Treatment and Rehabilitation
Acute phase (first 48-72 hours)
- Rest — avoid movements that cause pain
- Ice — 15-20 min every 2-3 hours
- Compression — elastic bandage
- Elevation — above heart level
Rehabilitation Phase
- Gradual restoration of range of motion
- Stretching exercises (without pain)
- Strengthening exercises — starting with isometric exercises
- Proprioception exercises
- Gradual return to sport
🏋️ Rehabilitation Exercises
- Isometric contractions — 3×10 sec
- Controlled stretching exercises — 3×30 sec
- Concentric exercises with low load
- Eccentric exercises — slowly returning to the starting position
- Balance exercises on an unstable platform
- Functional exercises simulating sports movements
🛡️ Prevention
- Always warm up before training (10-15 min)
- Proper athletic footwear and equipment
- Gradual increase in load (no more than 10% per week)
- Regular rest days
- Strength training to strengthen weak areas
- Proper nutrition and hydration
🛒 Recommended Products
💡 Did You Know? A significant proportion of sports injuries is associated with excessive or too rapidly increased load. Proper load management is the most effective preventive measure.