Achilles tendon injuries are one of the most common overuse injuries in recreational sports. A very small percentage of these injuries are diagnosed and treated by doctors of chiropractic.
What is especially interesting is that a high percentage of these injuries are caused by a posterior calcaneus subluxation.
The first step in evaluation of an Achilles tendon injury is palpation of the injured area. A ruptured Achilles tendon must first be ruled out. This is done by performing Thompson's Test, which calls for squeezing the calf muscle and checking for the normal plantar flexion of the foot response. If a complete rupture is present, I would recommend a consultation with your orthopedic referral doctor. Most cases of severe rupture will be in the group of males over the age of 40. The majority of non-ruptured tendon injuries will not require surgery if proper conservative care is provided.
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