Achilles Bursitis

Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
also access all our video advice.

Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.

You can diagnose other running injury’s here.

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Follow the information and Video advice below

Achilles Bursitis

  • Cut running to a minimum, or stop and cross train, and then make sure you follow the correct protocol for introducing running again (video).
  • Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
  • Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here),  if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
  • Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
  • Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions here.
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen help reduce the pain and inflammation.
  • Ice the area 3-4 times per day for 20 minutes at a time (see videos below).
  • Avoid surfaces and inclines that excacerbate the problem.
  • Wear shoes without backs to them (except for running of course!).
  • Buy a pair of heel wedges to help decrease the stress on the heel (visit our online shop).

Attention!

Achilles Bursitis can be confused with Achilles Tendinitis, and both can appear together.

Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist if you are unsure.