HOW TO PREVENT ACHILLES TENDON INJURY?

Guys, have you had pain in the back of the upper leg and heel while walking so that the feet become swollen? If so, it could be you experiencing inflammation of the Achilles. The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body which is located at the back of the ankle and connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.

Achilles Tendon Injuries

Not just an ordinary person, NBA players like Kobe Bryant has ever suffered an Achilles tendon injury, when the LA Lakers against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA last season. As a result, he was forced to pull out of a couple of games of the playoffs for surgery and recovery from injury.

Therefore, if you begin to feel pain like some of those symptoms, it is very important for you to immediately to do the “CRIME” before the injury getting worse. What is it? Here they are:

Compression

The first thing you need to do is to put a pressure on the Achilles’s tendon by using an elastic bandage. It can help to reduce swelling and reduce the movement of the tendon.

Rest

When you started to feel the pain in the Achilles’s tendon, immediately rested leg injury. Do not do exercises that require muscle strength in the legs, such as running and jumping.

Ice

Compress with ice or cold water immediately about 15 minutes after the exercise or when you start to feel pain.

Elevation

When lying down and going to sleep at night, take up the position of the injured leg.

Although, these injuries can be handled in this way, but it is better to begin with such prevention, always warm up before doing strenuous exercise or before the game begun. In addition, pay attention to the shoes that you use. Choose the shoes that have adequate cushioning in the heel.