Bursitis is a condition that occurs when these structures get inflamed. It can happen in the back of the heel, underneath the Achilles tendon. It is typically caused by ankle overuse, often from ...

It’s also very common for bursitis to develop in the feet, especially near the big toes, balls of the feet, or heels. One example is anterior (front) or posterior (back) Achilles tendon bursitis ...

latrobe.edu.au Objective(s) To compare the efficacy of in-shoe heel lifts to calf muscle eccentric exercise in reducing pain and improving function in mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. Methods This ...

Background Orthotic heel lifts are thought to lower tension in the Achilles tendon, but the evidence supporting this is equivocal. Objective To investigate the effect of a 12 mm in-shoe orthotic heel ...