Re: Habit of always tiptoeing barefoot and in high heels

This sounds like her calf muscle has contracted . The Achilles tendon has shortened and she is not comfortable with the foot flat on the floor. This is an adaptation to wearing the high heels.

As far as treatment goes, if she continues wearing the high heels, then she will continue in this manner. Stretching the calf muscles, wearing a night splint are all possible treatments. She would have to be very conscientious to do these. If she does not have pain, then a surgery would not likely be necessary.

Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on April 11, 2005 at 13:52:48:

In Reply to: Habit of always tiptoeing barefoot and in high heels posted by Saaya Sandhya on April 11, 2005 at 00:49:07:
Indications: Achilles tendonitis, Acute Achilles paratendonitis, Achillobursitis, Post-operative treatment after Achilles tendon ruptures, Posterior Achilles tendon bursitis.

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