Achilles Tendonitis

The Achilles tendon is the tendon that attaches your calf muscles to the heel of your foot.  It is one of the thickest and toughest tendons in the body.  However, someone who constantly runs can put enough stress through their legs to cause injury even to this structure. 

The problem is often caused by very tight calf muscles combined with excessive speed work and hill running.  To correct the problem, scar tissue must be broken up using A.R.T. and ultrasound.  A proper stretching regime and the use of kinesiotape before a run will also greatly aid in the problem.