How to treat a collapsed arch and Achilles tendon contracture

Collapsed arch Achilles tendon contracture can be caused by congenital factors such as valgus and acquired factors such as improper posture, and can usually be relieved by rehabilitation and surgical treatment. Congenital factors refer to congenital developmental abnormalities, including calcaneal valgus, navicular tuberosity oversize, vertical talus, and so on. And the acquired factors are related to long-distance traveling, long-term weight-bearing standing, obesity, etc., caused by long-term improper posture and improper wearing of shoes. Its common treatments include rehabilitation and surgery. 1. Rehabilitation therapy: Rehabilitation therapy is suitable for patients with very mild arch collapse and minor symptoms, and it mainly includes wearing foot orthopedic insoles, toe walking exercises, toe plantarflexion exercises, and Achilles tendon stretching. 2. Surgical treatment: If the arch collapse is serious, due to obvious pain symptoms, affecting the patient’s ability to walk, it can be relieved by osteotomies and orthopedic surgical treatments, but accompanied by stiffness of the joints of the foot, limited activities and other sequelae. There are many reasons for arch collapse Achilles tendon contracture, arch collapse Achilles tendon contracture, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor combined with the relevant examination to clarify the cause of the disease, do not use their own medication or training, so as not to cause discomfort.