10/10/2024
Injuries can sometimes be unpreventable, even when you live an active lifestyle.
๐ฆถ๐ป ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐ท๐๐ฟ๐ is common, especially for active people. The Achilles tendon can be prone to overuse or sudden strain despite being the strongest tendon in your body.
The acute phase is 3-7 days after your injury. It's characterised by inflammation, pain and weakness, but you might also experience bruising, swelling and difficulty walking or pushing off with your toes.
๐ง During this phase, you can undergo RICE therapy or rest, ice, compression and elevation. This helps reduce inflammation and pain.
Seek help from ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ to diagnose the severity of your injury and recommend the appropriate course of treatment. Depending on the tear, this could involve immobilisation, physical therapy, or surgery.
๐ฒ Contact us today for more information on Achilles tendon injuries.
