PPT-Achilles Tendinopathy Rehabilitation Device

Rachel Jacobsohn Brianna Hajek and Eshan King BME 401A Section 1 101117 The Achilles Tendon and Achilles Tendinopathy Affected Population and Market Approximately 6 in 100 inactive people develop Achilles tendinopathy. brPage 1br Rehabilitation Protocol Achilles Tendon Repair Non weightbearing using crutches Patient in plantarflexion splint As tolerated in CAM Walker Boot with Heel Wedges in place first wedg brPage 1br GALLANDKIRBY ACHILLES TENDON REPAIR POSTSURGICAL REHABILITATION PROTOCOL POSTOP DAYS 1 10 L U Splint Watch for skin breakdown Crutches non weight bearing NWB Active motion Presented By: Jared Romero, Haley Bryson, & Justin Valdez. Overview of Injury. Thickest tendon in the body.. 1,2. Connects gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris to the calcaneus.. 1. Commonly injured by sudden plantarflexion. and Achilles tendon problems with surgical management. Peroneal. . tendon. . stabilisation. Anatomy. Peroneal. tendons course behind the distal fibula . The . peroneus. . brevis. may have degenerative changes if the injury is not identified in a timely fashion. Normal Anatomy. Hamstrings origin is the lateral aspect of the ischial tuberosity. The hamstring tendon is compressed against the ischial tuberosity with flexion and adduction movements. Hamstring decelerate knee extension in terminal swing phase during running. Normal Anatomy. Origin- the mid calf . Insertion – posterior aspect of calcaneus. Made up of soleus AND gastrocnemius. Made from water (approximately 80%) collagen, ground substance and . elastin. Collagen in an organised structure. Gluteal tendons insert onto the greater trochanter. lateral facet . superoposterior. facet . Tensor Fascia . Lata. muscle and IT form fibrous band over the gluteal tendons. Bursae found beneath the tendons to prevent friction. Origin- Distal pole of patella. Insertion – Superior facet of . tibial. tuberosity. Made from water (approximately 80%) collagen, ground substance and . elastin. Collagen in an organised structure. Tendinopathy. . Rachel . Kloentrup. ATTR 540 . Research Methods in Human Performance. Chronic injury. Achilles and patellar tendonitis. Conservative treatment methods. Eccentric exercise program. Most effective in treatment of . Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention. What is Achilles Tendinopathy?. Tendinopathy literally means disease or disorder of tendon. Achilles tendinopathy is term used to describe clinical presentation of Achilles tendon pain. The Achilles Tendon . The Achilles tendon is the large tendon at the back of the ankle. It connects the large calf muscles to the heel bone. Just like a joint the Achilles tendon is also subject to becoming irritated and this can result in Achilles Tendinopathy. Tendon. Tendinopathy. Strong evidence exists that the inflammation paradigm is inaccurate. . The term “tendinitis” is therefore inaccurate.. The term “tendinopathy” as a generic descriptor of tendon problems is more accurate. Rehabilitation Protocol for Medial/Lateral Epicondyl algia This guideline is intended t o assist clinicians and patients through the non - operative course of care for Medial and Lateral Epicon What is Achilles . Tendinopathy. ?. What are the causes?. What are the symptoms?. How is it diagnosed?. What is the management?. How can I manage it?. What is Achilles . Tendinopathy. ?. Achilles . Tendinopathy.