Ankle & Foot
Pain at the back of the heel
Medical name: Achilles Tendinopathy
Overload of the Achilles tendon, common with a sudden increase in running or standing work.
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Typical signs
- Pain and stiffness at the back of the heel
- Worse on first movement
- Thickening of the tendon
How physiotherapy helps
Progressive calf loading — the best-evidenced treatment — plus training-load correction and footwear review.
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