Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Shields, Clarence L.

Titel

Achilles Tendon Injuries and Disabling Conditions

Ist Teil von

• The Physician and sportsmedicine, 1982-12, Vol.10 (12), p.77-84

Ort / Verlag

England: Taylor & Francis

Erscheinungsjahr

1982

Quelle

Taylor & Francis

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Athletes whose Achilles tendon function is impaired need proper treatment so that they may successfully resume their athletic careers. This review details causes, symptoms, and treatment of a variety of disabling tendocalcaneus conditions, most of which are inflammatory in nature. Recommended treatment usually includes rest, medication, heel lifts, and stretching and strengthening programs. Surgery may also be required.