Conversion heating - This involves the conversion of one energy form (eg, light, sound) into another (heat). Superficial heat is produced by heat lamps or radiant light bakers, with heat being transferred when the conveying medium (light energy) is converted to heat energy at the skin surface.
Surgery may be an option for Achilles tendinosis if other treatments, including physical therapy, ultrasound, massage and shockwave therapy, fail to bring pain relief. General anesthesia is commonly used. Regional anesthesia that numbs the leg may also be used.
Types of Achilles Tendon Injuries. Achilles tendon injuries have the advantage of being relatively easy to diagnose: the Achilles tendon hurts. The most common Achilles tendon injuries are Achilles tendinosis (also known as Achilles tendinopathy) and Achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendinosis is a soreness and stiffness, which can be increasingly severe.