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Achilles Tendinopathy – Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of Achilles Tendinopathy - The most prominent sign of Achilles tendinopathy is a pain in Achilles tendon that starts gradually just above heel bone at back of ankle. It continues to develop over time with redness of skin in tendon region.

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Signs and Symptoms of Achilles Tendinopathy

New York (USA), June 17, 2013

Achilles Tendinopathy: Signs and Symptoms

The most prominent sign of Achilles tendinopathy is a pain in Achilles tendon that starts gradually just above heel bone at back of ankle. It continues to develop over time. Early on, it is worse after activity but as condition worsens, it is present even during activity. This is accompanied with stiffness that is acute early in the morning. Initially pain subsides with rest.

Other symptoms include:

– Swelling or thickening over Achilles tendon
– Tenderness on palpation
– Redness of skin in tendon region
– Formation of nodules or lumps in Achilles tendon
– Creaking sound on moving ankle while pressing tendon

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