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Hallux valgus
Hallux rigidus
Hammertoes-Clawtoes
Deformities
Osteoarthritis
Heel pain
Achilles tendon problems
Morton's neuroma
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Achilles tendon pain
Forms
Pain directly at the site of tendon attachment to the bone
Painfull swelling above the tendon attachment
Causes
· Shortening of muscles of the calf
· Gout
· Deformities of the foot
· Inflammatory/rheumatoid diseases
· Ill-fitting footwear (jogger !)
· Overuse
Therapy
· Heel wedge to relieve strain of the Achilles tendon
· Temporary reduction of sport activities
· Stretching of muscles of calf and thigh, eccentric training, massage
· Local cold packs and anti-inflammatory applications
· Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
· Rarely surgery is indicated
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Achilles tendon
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