Curriculum
- 25 Sections
- 129 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Osteoporosis7
- Rickets & Osteomalacia1
- Osteoarthritis8
- Chronic Pain6
- Back Pain6
- Sciatica6
- Spondylarthritis5
- Rheumatoid Arthritis4
- Dmard’s5
- Non-specific Neck Pain4
- Specific Neck Pain4
- Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome6
- Leg Cramps6
- Baker’s Cyst6
- Pre-patellar Bursitis6
- Bunions6
- Plantar Fasciitis5
- Achilles Tendinopathy6
- Dupuytren Contractures6
- Olecranon Bursitis6
- Tennis Elbow6
- Shoulder Pain5
- Knee Pain5
- Vasculitis4
Definition & Prevalence
Definition
• Achilles tendinopathy: A Clinical condition affecting the Achilles tendon, causing pain, swelling and decreased function
• It can be mid-portion (60%) or insertional (25%)
Prevalence
• Mid-portion: More common in runners
• Insertional: Usually in older/obese/retired people