Upper Achilles Pain - Causes, Tests, Treatment

Upper Achilles pain is much less common than problems lower down in the Achilles tendon.Sports physio Alison Gould explains what might cause upper Achilles tendonitis, how we figure out via our video consultations whether a sore upper Achilles tendon is indeed caused by this condition, and what the best treatment approach is.🌟 Need help with an Achilles injury? You’re welcome to consult one of the team at TMA via video call for an assessment of your Achilles injury and a tailored treatment plan. Related videos:▶️ General Achilles tendonitis overview videos▶️ Insertional Achilles tendonitis videos ▶️ Upper Achilles tendon tears: Coming soon!📰 In the meantime, here's our article on upper Achilles tendon tears ▶️ How Neural Tension can Cause Achilles Tendinopathy ▶️ Why Relative Rest is Important for Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment ▶️ Achilles Tendonitis Treatments - The Good, the Bad, and the Useless📚Chapters in this episode:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:45 Anatomy overview - where you feel your pain00:02:09 Symptoms00:02:53 Causes of upper Achilles pain00:04:18 Diagnostic Tests00:10:01 Treatment approach for high Achilles tendonitis📰 Subscribe to our email newsletter for regular Achilles injury treatment and prevention advice.