Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment in Uijeongbu, Korea

Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel, common in runners and hikers.

In short: Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel, common in runners and hikers.

What is Achilles Tendinopathy?

Achilles tendinopathy is an overload injury of the tendon connecting the calf to the heel. It causes morning stiffness and pain with activity.

Common symptoms

• Heel cord pain
• Morning stiffness
• Thickening of the tendon

What causes it?

• Running increases
• Hill walking
• Tight calves

How it is diagnosed at Yonsei Leaders

Examination and ultrasound.

Non-surgical treatment options

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: Focused acoustic energy (IN-520 device) delivered through the skin to stimulate healing in chronic tendon and fascia pain, with no needles and no…
• Low-Level Laser Therapy: Low-power laser light (GP-1060L) applied to painful muscles and joints to support tissue recovery and reduce pain.
• Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise: Guided strengthening, stabilisation and mobility exercise to rebuild support around the spine and joints and prevent pain from returning.

Your plan is tailored after examination; many patients combine a targeted procedure with manual therapy and exercise for longer-lasting results.

Self-care tips

• Eccentric calf exercises
• Avoid sudden training increases

When to seek urgent care

A sudden snap with inability to push off may be a rupture and needs urgent care.

Book: call 031-874-7500. Yonsei Leaders Neurosurgery Clinic, 3F Yugyeong Bldg II, 181 Hoeryong-ro, Uijeongbu, Korea, 1 minute from Balgok Station Exit 2. Open Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 09:00–14:00. See directions and international patient help.

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