1 If you're not going to be away for long enough to turn the refrigerator off, you can still save some energy by turning off the ice maker. 2  Remove all food items you expect to spoil while you're away, and adjust the temperature to a warmer setting.. Unplug the refrigerator or turn off the fuse that powers it. If it has a water dispenser, locate the reservoir, which should be behind the produce drawers. Remove the reservoir and empty it if possible. If you can't empty it completely, look for a drainage valve and drain the water.
1 Rest your Achilles tendon. 2  Avoid all activities that strain the tendon, such as stair climbing or running. 3  Try other activities, such as swimming, while you give your tendon the days, weeks, or months it needs to heal. 4  Your doctor will tell you what you can and cannot do.ollow these steps to rest, heal, and strengthen your Achilles tendon and prevent further injury: 1  Rest your Achilles tendon. 2  Reduce pain by icing your Achilles tendon and taking nonprescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as directed. 3  Follow your physical therapy program if one has been ...
If the tendon is only overstretched, it should heal within a day or two with a treatment of ice packs, elevation, and rest -- similar to the healing routine for ankle sprains. After the first 24 hours, alternate ice packs with heat to help reduce the inflammation that often accompanies tendinitis.endinitis is the inflammation, stiffness, and swelling that result when a tendon is strained or torn. You can experience this problem in tendons anywhere in the foot, including those within the arch along the bottom of the foot. Tendinitis is, in fact, often related to arch problems.