Harvey R. Danciger, DPM
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Alex Trebek, of Jeapordy fame, has ruptured his Achilles tendon. He states he had this injury while chasing down a burglar while staying in a hotel in San Francisco."
He related that a woman broke into his hotel room at the downtown Marriott, while he and his wife were sleeping. He was startled by the intruder and as she tried to escape, he ran after her down the hallway and felt his Achilles tendon snap. He added that he is scheduled for surgery on Friday, July 29.
Sudden sharp pains in the back of the lower leg can reveal an injury to the strongest and longest tendon in the body, the Achilles tendon. Some people relate that it feels like a gun shot to their leg. If you feel the area, you may notice a gap or indentation in the back of the leg. This is where the tendon hasruptured or torn apart.
A tear of the Achilles tendon can occur if the tendon is tight and you start an explosive movement, like sprinting, before the tendon is warmed up. There is a weaker area of the tendon, because of a poor blood supply, where the tendon usually tears. This is very likely what happened to Alex that evening.
Sometimes conservative care with casting and non weight bearing can be can be a form of treatment, however surgery is at times needed.
If you suspect an injury to the Achilles tendon, see your podiatrist immediately.
What's all the hype about toning shoes?
There has been much talk from companies that manufacture "toning shoes" about how they will help you burn more calories during your normal activities. Many people have believed this to be true and have purchased such shoes. When they start to wear them, many have noticed they are getting pains in the Achilles tendon and back of the legs. Why is this?
These shoes can cause the center of gravity of your body to be towards the heel. This causes increased stress and stretch to the Achilles tendon causing pain from overuse during walking, running and activities. This is why many of my patients are coming into the office with leg and Achilles tendon pain after they started wearing these shoes. They are getting more stress to the Achilles tendon with each step causing injury.
Studies have not shown any increased calories being burned during activity with these shoes. What is happening is causing the person to use muscles at different times during the gait cycle due to the imbalance these shoes allow. That is why some people feel their muscles getting tighter.
These types of shoes may be beneficial for people with arthritis in the feet, who walk with a very slow gait because it will help them rock forward during ambulation.
A final word of warning! Be careful if using these shoes and be aware of any pains in the back of the legs and Achilles tendon. If you notice these symptoms, see your Podiatrist for care.
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