How to Treat Achilles Tendon Injuries in a dancer
Title:
How to Treat Achilles Tendon Injuries in a dancer
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704
Summary:
Problems in the Achilles tendon are common in dancers and it is a generally poorly understood
Keywords:
Achilles tendon, dance injuries, eccentric strengthening, Dance, Ballet, Lisa Howell
Article Body:
Problems in the Achilles tendon are common in dancers and it is a generally poorly understood
If you do have a problem with the Achilles Tendon, it responds best if treatment is started at
The keys to successful rehabilitation of Achilles tendonopathy are;
·
Early diagnosis and RICE treatment to prevent further damage
·
An Eccentric Strengthening Program (described below)
·
Correction of any predisposing factors such as muscle tightness, weakness or abnormal
·
Core Strengthening Program
·
Appropriate progression to functional activities and sport-specific rehabilitation.
If you see a therapist, they may do some massage and mobilization techniques to make sure that
"Eccentric exercises" are exercises where the muscle is contracting while it is lengthening. T
Eccentric Exercises.
·
Bilateral heel drop. Place feet on to the edge of a step in a demi-pointe position (us
·
Increase the amount of weight through the injured leg.
·
Single leg heel drop. Rise onto demi pointe on the edge of the step with both feet. Tr
·
Add weights
NB: Ice should always be applied following exercise.
As with any overuse injury, it is important that the predisposing factors are corrected. Thing
·
Generalized tightness of the calf muscles
·
Reduced range of motion in the ankle or mid foot joints
·
Control of arch and small toe muscles (see: The Perfect Pointe Book!)
·
Pelvic Stability
·
Abdominal control
Return to activity should be gradual. You may usually return to dancing when any tenderness to
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How to Treat Achilles Tendon Injuries in a dancer
Word Count:
704
Summary:
Problems in the Achilles tendon are common in dancers and it is a generally poorly understood
Keywords:
Achilles tendon, dance injuries, eccentric strengthening, Dance, Ballet, Lisa Howell
Article Body:
Problems in the Achilles tendon are common in dancers and it is a generally poorly understood
If you do have a problem with the Achilles Tendon, it responds best if treatment is started at
The keys to successful rehabilitation of Achilles tendonopathy are;
·
Early diagnosis and RICE treatment to prevent further damage
·
An Eccentric Strengthening Program (described below)
·
Correction of any predisposing factors such as muscle tightness, weakness or abnormal
·
Core Strengthening Program
·
Appropriate progression to functional activities and sport-specific rehabilitation.
If you see a therapist, they may do some massage and mobilization techniques to make sure that
"Eccentric exercises" are exercises where the muscle is contracting while it is lengthening. T
Eccentric Exercises.
·
Bilateral heel drop. Place feet on to the edge of a step in a demi-pointe position (us
·
Increase the amount of weight through the injured leg.
·
Single leg heel drop. Rise onto demi pointe on the edge of the step with both feet. Tr
·
Add weights
NB: Ice should always be applied following exercise.
As with any overuse injury, it is important that the predisposing factors are corrected. Thing
·
Generalized tightness of the calf muscles
·
Reduced range of motion in the ankle or mid foot joints
·
Control of arch and small toe muscles (see: The Perfect Pointe Book!)
·
Pelvic Stability
·
Abdominal control
Return to activity should be gradual. You may usually return to dancing when any tenderness to
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