The Cooper River Bridge Run is right around the corner (April 5th) and one of the more common issues that I have seen this month is Achilles tendonitis. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and undergoes a tremendous amount of stress and strain while running. Many of you since the weather has improved this past weekend are now training on the bridge to prepare for the race. Running uphill and downhill is much different that running on flat surfaces without an incline. If you haven't stretched or trained properly you can injure yourself. Achilles tendonitis is common and can be a nagging injury if not treated properly. We recommend that you need to be evaluated by our foot specialists if you are having any tenderness on the back of the achilles tendon. This could lead to a chronic injury or worse case scenario a partial or complete tear of the achilles tendon. Initially we recommend rest, ice, NSAIDS, updating your running shoes, heel lifts, and night splints. We are able to evaluate if you have a stress fracture or even a tendon tear through our Digital x-ray and diagnostic Ultrasound both at the West Ashley and Mt. Pleasant offices.
If you experiencing any foot pain or achilles tendon issues please make an appointment at either are West Ashley or Mt. Pleasant offices so we can keep you running and prevent chronic injuries of your feet.
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