Achilles tendinopathy (or tendonitis) is one of the most common conditions in the lower limb. All tendons have a certain amount of load they are able to tolerate, and repeatedly loading a tendon through too much exercise, poor biomechanics etc. can result in the tendon changes that lead to pain. 

As the precise cause of Achilles tendonitis is unclear, the best method of treating Achilles tendonitis is not fully understood. Treatment options include:

• the reduction of pain with medicines or shockwave therapy

• strengthening exercises

• dry-needling