Treatment For Achilles Tendonitis
Prevention
In many cases, tendonitis can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions. Some helpful strategies include:
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Always warm up before beginning strenuous exercise.
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If you want to intensify your exercise level, do it gradually.
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Be careful about the "no pain, no gain" approach. It is usually hard to distinguish between an ache that indicates you're building strength and an ache that means you injured a tendon.
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Avoid activities that...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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