“Diagnose with Confidence: Assessing Achilles Tendinopathy”
Pain in the Achilles slowing your patients down?
Here’s a step-by-step guide to accurately assess Achilles Tendinopathy!
Key Takeaways!
Symptoms to Look For:
- Pain/stiffness in the Achilles region, especially during or after activity.
- Morning stiffness or pain with the first steps out of bed.
- Tenderness or thickening along the tendon.
Functional Tests for Achilles tendinopathy:
- Calf Raise Test: Assess pain during single-leg heel raises (isometric or dynamic).
- Hop Tests: Gauge tendon integrity under load.
- Running: Altered gait through offloading injured limb
ACTIONABLE TIP for Clinicians:
📝 Document pain on a 0-10 scale during functional tests (e.g., single-leg heel raise). This will guide rehabilitation progress!
Conclusion
Integrating clinical and functional testing ensures a precise diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy, bridging the gap between symptoms and real-world movement for effective, targeted treatment.
Prof. Peter Malliaras give a short description regarding morning stiffness and Achilles tendinopathy
