Achilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon. It is generally precipitated by overuse of the affected limb. It should not be confused with xanthoma of the tendon, which is the accumulation of cholesterol in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia. The Achilles tendon does not have good blood supply, so this injury can be slow to heal. Treatment is possible with cold therapy or ice, wearing heel pads to reduce the strain on the tendon, and a exercise routine geared towards strengthening the tendon. Seeing a sports injury therapist as soon as possible is important, because this injury can lead to an Achilles tendon rupture with continued overuse. Sports injury therapists can prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, use ultrasound therapy, prescribe a rehabilitation program, and possibly apply a plaster cast. This medical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. nl:Achillespeesontsteking Search Term: "Achilles_tendinitis" Categories: Overuse injuries | Medicine stubs