Tendonitis in the ankles is an inflammation of the tendons that connect the bones and muscles of the ankles, causing symptoms such as pain when walking, stiffness when moving the joint or swelling in the ankle, for example.
Generally, tendonitis in the ankles is more frequent in athletes who do constant physical activity, such as running or jumping, due to the progressive wear of the tendons, however, it can also arise when using inappropriate shoes or when there are changes in the foot, such as flat feet.
Tendonitis in the ankles is curable, and the treatment should be done with a combination of rest, application of ice, use of anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy.
How to treat ankle tendonitis
Treatment for tendonitis in the ankles should be guided by an orthopedist, but it is usually done with:
- Ice application 10 to 15 minutes over the affected area, repeating 2 to 3 times a day; Use of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, every 8 hours to relieve the pain caused by tendonitis; Physiotherapy exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons of the affected area, reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery;
In the most severe cases, where tendonitis in the ankles does not improve after a few weeks of treatment, the doctor may recommend using surgery to repair the tendons and improve the symptoms.
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Symptoms of tendonitis in the ankles
The main symptoms of tendonitis in the ankles include joint pain, swelling of the ankle and difficulty moving the foot. So it is common for patients with tendonitis.
Usually, the diagnosis of tendonitis is made by the orthopedist only through the symptoms reported by the patient, but in some cases it may be necessary to have an X-ray to identify the cause of the pain in the foot, for example.
See a great way to speed up tendonitis treatment at: Ankle proprioception exercises.
