bone, joint, and muscle disorders
Achilles Tendon Enthesopathy
Diagnosis of Achilles Tendon Enthesopathy
A doctor's examination The diagnosis of Achilles tendon enthesopathy is based on a physical examination of the tendon. The diagnosis is confirmed if people have tenderness of the tendon where it attaches to the heel bone. Manually bending (flexing) the ankle upwards during the examination usually makes the pain worse. 