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Author Topic: How to deal with Achilles Tendon soreness  (Read 3888 times)
waltzelf
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« on: April 15, 2009, 01:45:15 AM »
It's getting worse and worse - my achilles really hurt in the mornings before I've done a bit of walking to loosen them up, let alone dancing.


Is there any way to reduce the soreness without actually stopping dancing?

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SwingWaltz
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2009, 03:01:25 AM »
See a physio?
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elisedance
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2009, 08:26:13 AM »
see a doc NOW.  You may have either fasciitis or, worse, you may have weakend the tendon.  If he tells you to stop dancing for a while FOLLOW THE ADVICe.  You do not need an achilles tendon rupture - that wil put you out 6 miserale months.

Sorry but its a pet paranoia - based on the three people I know that did it.
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emeralddancer
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2009, 08:29:08 AM »
must agree with Elise on this one. See a doctor before it may become to late and you are off your feet from dancing. Preventative is better than letting it wait!
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2009, 02:05:13 AM »
yep I have been coping with achiles injury for 3 years.  Its just this last 12 months that I haven't been in constant pain.  If you go to the chemist, you can buy a shoe insert for street shoes specifically for achilles/fasha problems which helps me a lot.  I wear them in all my normal shoes.  I have been to physios, doctors and all sorts of specialists but the only thing that really fixed it was time and strapping the ankle if necessary - mummsie
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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2009, 12:28:42 PM »
Mine is also hurting - soon as it starts to heal I have another dance practise or lesson.  I suppose I should take a couple of weeks off - but who can do that? Besides its going to happen anyway when pro goes to Balckpool....
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« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2009, 12:52:41 PM »
You should go to foot doctor to get checked out. I had plantar fasciitis 2-3 years ago. Went to foot doctor and got custom orthotics for my dance shoes. (Note: Need remove inner sole before inserting orthotics.) Also, doctor recommended stretching exercises for foot. After about 3-4 months, problem luckily cleared up. I also wore Birkinstock sandals around inside the house and outside when possible. They have a very good arch support which helps to stretch out foot too. I think these sandals helped me just as much as orthotics and exercises. Another thing, foot stretching before dance is also a good thing I think. Good luck and hope clears up soon!

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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2009, 10:09:12 PM »
thanks - I think its gradually getting better.  Trouble is as soon as I stop feeling it I do something stupid - last time was QS hops.  OUCH!  And back it came....
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« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2009, 02:23:32 AM »
Maybe you can get some good advise from this website;
http://www.achillestendon.com/
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« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2009, 04:21:50 AM »
hey, thanks!
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« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2009, 04:52:58 AM »
the amount of information you find on the internet...it is mind boggling.
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« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2009, 05:02:11 AM »
remember its mythical origins: Achilles' tendon was his weak spot as it was the only part not to be dipped in the river Styx

so go see a doctor
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« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2009, 05:03:27 AM »
If you can trust and believe in mythology
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« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2009, 12:17:00 PM »
like it or not, we all believe in some mythology - the real question is whether its one shared by others or not...
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« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2009, 03:29:32 PM »
to every myth, joke, lie, tall tale, superstitions, etc ..... there is ALWAYS a shred (even the tiniest) of truth to it!
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