Achilles tendinitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Key signs on physical examination are tenderness to palpation over the tendon, and trouble standing on toes.

Physical Examination

• Tenderness on palpation of the tendon.
• Pain on standing on one toe.