Post Treatment of Achilles Tendonitis Injury

By editor | February 10, 2008

Tendonitis is the inflammation of tendon and to treat Achilles tendonitis various method are follow such as pain killers and different physical therapy but in some cases it can lead to unwanted scar.

Now here the role of physiotherapists comes as it provides in removing scar and providing proper movements.
Since scar marks can remove by increasing blood and nutrients supply to the tissue and as Achilles tendon very little blood supply so aim of therapists should be to provide supply to it.

Using various modalities such as ultrasound therapy or TENS (Trans electrical nerve stimulation) that merely draw electrical current which stimulate the affected area. Other technique can also use such as heat therapy where it increases the blood supply to the tissue as the diameter of the blood vessels increases.

To get rid of unwanted scar the massage is also useful. Light stroking ponding etc are useful in massage process.
Always try to have concentration over the affected area only not on the surrounding tissues or area and use most of your thumbs to shatter scar tissue.

Make sure during and after treatment drinking lot of fluids as it maintain proper nutrient balance over the infected area.


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