ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY: NONSURGICAL TREATMENT

Course overview

The Achilles tendon is a band of fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the calf muscles of the lower leg. Achilles tendinopathy (AT; also known as tendinitis) refers to inflammation of the Achilles tendon usually resulting from overuse and can eventually lead to noninflammatory tendon wasting and degeneration. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of current knowledge about nonsurgical treatment for AT, including evidence-based information on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.