• PHYSICAL EXAM: Your practitioner will examine your lower leg, foot and ankle. This will involve a series of assessments such as observing you walk, stand on your toes as well as orthopaedic evaluation (Thompson test – calf squeeze) to determine if there is an Achilles injury. Achilles pain may present with associated conditions including Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints & Heel Spurs.
  • PATIENT HISTORY: Your practitioner will discuss your complaint and how they injury occured. Questions may include the quality of pain, presence of relieving or aggravating factors, recent sporting activity and past history of injury.
  • DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: If your practitioner determines that further imaging is necessary then referral for MRI and Ultrasound may be required.