Is a walking boot useful to treat severe achilles tendonitis combined with haglund's deformity? Would holding the foot in a 90 degree position and reducing the workload of the achilles help? I've tried heel lifts, arch supports, and other more obvious treatments.
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Immobilizing the Achilles tendon and making it weaker is NOT going to help! Do strengthening exercises. Search google for helpful ways to make it better. DO NOT use a boot. That's for stress fractures ONLY. Mobilization and getting blood flowing through the area is a much better solution than stagnating your foot. Then it could take much longer to heal and get back to full strength. Also, there is some pretty helpful stuff if you search the forums for Achilles tendonitis treatment. Good luck and do not use a boot.
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