Schweiz Z Sportmed. 1990 Apr; 38(1): 17-24.

[Achillodynia--an unsolvable problem?]

Grosjean B, Dejung B.

FMH f�r Rheumatologie und Rehabilitation, Winterthur.

Achillodynia has its cause in disorders in the M. gastrocnemius due to overcharge of this muscle. Painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon and the necrosis of tendon are a secondary phenomena. We describe a new type of manual therapy for these problems. The results of our treatment in 35 patients are discussed.