Achilles Tendinosis: Treatment Options

Professional and recreational athletes, as well as, sedentary people often complain of tendon pain. Most tendon inju-ries are the result of gradual wear and tear from overuse or aging. Anyone can have a tendon injury but people who make repetitive movements in their jobs, sports, or daily activities are more likely to damage a tendon. Achilles tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs commonly in active and inactive individuals.1) It was initially reported to be a tendon disorder which has multiple suggested pathology which are based on poor sci-entific evidence as explained by Lake and Ishikawa.1) But later researches have clarified the difference between an Achilles tendinitis and an Achilles tendinosis. An Achilles tendinitis (tendonitis) occurs when there is a clinical pres-ence of pain and swelling. It is an inflammatory proces