TY - JOUR T1 - Achilles tendinopathy: a guide for general practice JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 563 LP - 564 DO - 10.3399/bjgp20X713381 VL - 70 IS - 700 AU - Ikponmwonsa Ogbonmwan AU - Elisabeth Kilcourse AU - Sahil Gupta Y1 - 2020/11/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/70/700/563.abstract N2 - Achilles tendinopathy is characterised by pain, swelling, and stiffness of the Achilles tendon. The midportion of the tendon is usually affected (75%) and less commonly, the insertion in the calcaneus (25%). It is most frequently seen in athletes, with a lifetime prevalence of 52% noted in elite runners. Conversely, a sedentary lifestyle is reported in one-third of patients with Achilles tendinopathy. The mean age has been reported as between 30–60 years.1Patients describe stiffness after inactivity and a … ER -