Tendonitis in the ankles is an inflammation of the tendons that connect the bones and muscles of the ankles, provoking the appearance of symptoms like pain when walking, rigidity when moving the joint or swelling in the ankle, for example.
Tendonitis in the ankles is more common in athletes who do constant physical activity, such as running or jumping, due to progressive tendon wear. However, it can also occur when wearing inappropriate shoes or when there are changes in the foot, such as flat feet .
Tendonitis in the ankles is healing, and the treatment should be done with a combination of resting, applying ice, using anti-inflammatory medicines and physical therapy.
How to treat tendonitis in the ankles
Treatment for ankle tendonitis should be guided by an orthopedist but usually done with:
- Application of ice 10 to 15 minutes on the affected site, repeating 2 to 3 times a day;
- Use of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen, every 8 hours to relieve tendinitis pain;
- Physiotherapy exercises to lengthen and strengthen the muscles and tendons of the affected site, reducing inflammation and accelerating recovery;
In more severe cases, where tendonitis in the ankles does not improve after a few weeks of treatment, the doctor may recommend the use of surgery to repair tendons and improve 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 in moving the foot. Therefore, it is common for patients with tendonitis.
Typically, the diagnosis of tendinitis is made by the orthopedist only through the symptoms reported by the patient, but in some cases it may be necessary to have x-rays to identify the cause of foot pain, for example.
Here's a great way to speed up tendinitis treatment in: Ankle-prone exercises.
