We’ve had some issues with our Achilles tendons. I’d like to address those problems briefly:
Pain in the ankle region arises from several sources. The irritation could be from improper stretching of the calf, ankle, or hamstring. The problem may be from increasing the physical demands on the body too quickly. Specifically we’re talking about running too fast too soon, doing hill work, and not cooling down after workouts. Pronation can also cause ankle tendonitis.
Knowing this, how can it be cured or even prevented? Ease into workouts with proper stretching and warmups of the calf, hamstring, and ankle. If the workouts are too intense, back down the intensity, gradually increasing the workload while correctly cooling down. Adding ice and anti-inflammatory medications to the mix should speed recovery.
Summary: It is ESSENTIAL we warm-up, stretch thoroughly, and cool down accordingly in order to remain healthy. I’m going to reassess our workouts to see if they are too intense.
Achilles Tendonitis and Running
