Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

Publication Date: April 30, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Summary of Recommendations

DIAGNOSIS/CLASSIFICATION

In addition to the arc sign and Royal London Hospital test, clinicians can use a subjective report of pain located 2 to 6 cm proximal to the Achilles tendon insertion that began gradually and pain with palpation of the midportion of the tendon to diagnose midportion Achilles tendinopathy. (C)
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Overview

Title

Achilles Pain, Stiffness, and Muscle Power Deficits: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

Authoring Organization

American Physical Therapy Association