Acl ligamen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Achilles tendonitis - ANSWER-Repetitive overuse disorder resulting in microscopic tears of collagen fibers on the achilles tendon Etiology: Repetitive overload from changes in training intensity or technique. Patients with limited gastrocnemius/Soleus flexibility and stregnth, pronated feet are at risk, act involving jump/running are at risk sxs: Aching/burning in posterior heel, tenderness of achilles tendon, stiffness, swelling Treatment: Initial RICE and NSAID then stretching of heel cord...