What Is This Guideline About? Achilles tendonitis is the common condition in which Achilles tendon becomes inflamed causing pain along the back of the leg near the heel. This guideline discusses management of Achilles pain, stiffness, and muscle power deficits. What Was Need For Guideline?
This guideline provides evidence-based physical therapy practice including diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and assessment of outcome for Achilles tendonitis. It includes interventions supported by current best evidence to act as a reference for orthopaedic physical therapy clinicians. What Does The Guideline Include? The guideline includes recommendation on various interventions as follows: Risk Factors Diagnosis/Classification Differential Diagnosis Examination Outcome Measures Activity Limitation And Participation Restriction Measures Physical Impairment Measures Interventions Eccentric Loading…
