To heal Achillies tendonitis, would you recomend heat or ice? Rest? Elevation? Ace bandage? What is the best way to go about recovery while continueing physical activity?
2007-02-07 07:48:02 · 3 answers · asked by Laura 1900 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
To begin with you can do the rest, ice, compression and elevation. Last thing you want to do is just stop using the ankle for an extended period. After a couple of days of light use of the ankle start using gentle range of motion exercises. Then move to gentle strengthening. Eccentric exercises work well usually but make sure they are painfree for the most part. Some slight pain will be ok, but nothing major. If no change in about 2 weeks, go to the Doc
2007-02-08 08:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment for Achilles tendonitis is usually non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen, rest, ice, and physical therapy. In addition, you should limit any activities that make the symptoms worse.
Occasionally, a cast, brace, or boot may be used to keep the heel still and allow the swelling to go down.
If these treatments fail to improve symptoms, surgery may be needed to remove inflamed tissue and abnormal areas of the tendon.
2007-02-07 16:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask ur doctor for anti inflammitory drugs and take it easy exerciseing then gain gradually after exercise ice and heat in intervals of 15 minutes on 15 minutes off for 1 hour
2007-02-11 11:21:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ben W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋