Achilles tendonitis - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY <br /><br />Dr. Donna M. Hartmann discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Achilles tendonitis. http://www.adlerfootcare.com <br />Events that can cause Achilles tendonitis may include: <br />• Hill running or stair climbing. <br />• Overuse, stemming from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles. <br />• Rapidly increasing mileage or speed when walking, jogging, or running. <br />• Starting up too quickly after a layoff in exercise or sports activity, without adequately stretching and warming up the foot. <br />• Trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when putting out extra effort, such as in a sprint. <br />• Improper footwear and/or a tendency toward overpronation. <br />Achilles tendonitis often begins with mild pain after exercise or running that gradually worsens. <br />Other symptoms include: <br />• Recurring localized pain, sometimes severe, along the tendon during or a few hours after running. <br />• Mornin
