Achilles Tendonitis

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Diagnosis


Diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis usually involves taking a patient history, and performing a physical examination and imaging tests (e.g., x-ray, ultrasound). Patient history includes the following:

History of prior pain or weakness in the lower leg
History of recreational activity
Recent changes in activity level, footwear, or training duration or surface

Physical examination involves palpating (i.e., feeling with the fingers) the lower leg for tenderness, swelling, nodul...Read the full article