The pain associated with Achilles tendonitis is often described as a mild ache in the back of the leg or above the heel after running or activity. This pain may be more severe with further exertion, and you may experience tenderness or stiffness in the morning that subsides as you begin to move around.

Achilles tendonitis can be broken down into two categories:

1. Non-insertional where the fibres in the middle portion of the tendon have begun to tear, swell and thicken
2. Insertional where the Achilles tendon inserts into the heel

There are a number of risk factors associated with Achilles tendonitis, including:

• volume of physical activity
• body weight, foot posture
• tight calf muscles
• presence of a bone spur where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel

1. A Solushin to improve your ankle's dorsiflexion/range of motion
2. Complimentary load management program (volume control)

Ankle dorsiflexion is a a measure of calf tightness, a common risk factor for Achilles tendonitis. 

The Solushin has shown, in a clinical setting, an ability to improve ankle range of motion by 21% in an hour of wear during low activity (sitting, walking etc). By wearing the Solushin for an hour a day, it can be expected that you will effectively improve your ankles range of motion and improve your dorsiflexion. 

To review the clinical research that was presented at the Sports Medicine Australia Conference yourself, please click here.