You have an athlete who during a history tells you that this…
You have an athlete who during a history tells you that this is their first year of running cross country in the college setting. They mentioned that they noticed an increase in the number of miles and a change in training surface as they transitioned from HS to college running. Upon further note taking you learn that the athlete just switched to a new pair of shoes and also decided to change shoe brands after 6 years of running in asics. Upon observation you note the following s/s: Swelling in the Achilles Tendon region TTP on the poster aspect of the Achilles Tendon – crepitus during DF and PF – tendon thickness + superficial pinch test – deep pinch test What do you suspect?