Insoles for Achilles Tendonitis

This condition occurs when the Achilles tendon – the large tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel bones – becomes inflamed and, in some cases, noticeably swollen.

There are actually two acute forms of Achilles tendonitis:

• Non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy occurs when the fibres in the middle of the tendon start to break down. It’s most commonly seen in athletes and young, very active people who have been exercising frequently and therefore putting their Achilles tendon under a lot of strain.
• Insertional Achilles tendinopathy normally affects the lower part of the heel, close to the heel bone. This is more often seen in less active individuals and can be accompanied by heel spurs.