Achilles tendonitis??

[Billyball]

I did some research on a runners forum. Sometimes Achilles pain can be cause by shoes that have a too ridged or inflexible sole. My New Balance shoes have a hard molded sole that is very stiff compared to my regular running shoes. So every time you make a fast move to get out from behind the plate the Achilles takes the brunt of the force because the the sole does not give at all.

I bought some new black Asics running shoes yesterday. Will report back after I try them. I don`t have any games until Wed.

Forgot to add that I tried K-Tape for my Achilles. I was skeptical but it helped.

[tcannizzo]

As we get older things like this happen to all of us.
My two favorite remedies are good old-fashioned ice treatments for more immediate relief; and a great little product called Blue Emu that promotes healing.

[teebob21]

Are your plate shoes the New Balance 460's? While they are quite stiff when new, I find them to be the most comfortable shoes I own, once broken in. This of course assumes a good fit, etc.

[chapmaja]

I suffer from both plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. It is a pain when I umpire and officiate (which is almost daily). I finally was referred to specialist a couple months ago. He made me get new shoes (New Balance) with an insert.

My Achilles tendonitis comes from the way my feet roll when I walk or run. As a result the tendon basically rubs along the back of my heel causing inflammation. The new shoes and insert help control the rolling action, and have lessened the pain. The new inserts have also held alleviate the fasciitis as well.

I also have very tight calf muscles which does not help either condition.

My suggestion would be to go to a specialist or to a running shoe store where they can analyze your walking / running position and can suggest shoes that can help.

I do think the set position umpires get into a hundred or more times per game also can impact these conditions.

[SE Minnestoa Re]

I just got over a case of gout. I didn't miss a game but it sure didn't feel good.