1115 Lakeland Hills Blvd 

Lakeland, Fl 33805

101 6th Street N.W. 

Winter Haven, FL 33881

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body and can withstand forces of 1,000 pounds or more. It also is the most frequently ruptured tendon, usually as a result of a sports injury. 

Both professional and weekend athletes may suffer from Achilles tendonitis, a common overuse injury, and inflammation of the tendon. Achilles tendonitis often begins with mild pain after exercise or running that gradually worsens. 

Treatments normally include resting, stretching, bandage, or orthotics. However, in extreme cases, surgery is performed to remove the fibrous tissue and repair any tears.

Events that can cause Achilles tendonitis may include:

• Hill running or stair climbing.
• Overuse, stemming from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles.
• Rapidly increasing mileage or speed when walking, jogging, or running.
• Starting up too quickly after a layoff in exercise or sports activity, without adequately stretching and warming up the foot.
• Trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when putting out extra effort.
• Improper footwear and/or a tendency toward overpronation.

101 6th Street N.W. 

Winter Haven, FL 33881

1115 Lakeland Hills Blvd 

Lakeland, Fl 33805

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Dr. Wellens has been trained in top medical institutions worldwide including South Miami Hospital, Baptist Health Systems Hospital, Ilizarov Institute for External Fixation in Russia, and Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her Ph.D in biomedical sciences in 2002 and is only one of few podiatrists in the United States to carry a degree of Doctor of podiatric medicine as well as Ph.D.

Dr. Jaramillo obtained her Doctorate degree from Barry University in 1998. She then obtained extensive training in Sports Medicine, Podopediatric conditions, and Biomechanics at Cedars Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Dr. Jaramillo-Dolan was then board certified in foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery after completing extensive training in foot and ankle surgery at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, NY.

1115 Lakeland Hills Blvd 

Lakeland, Fl 33805

101 6th Street N.W. 

Winter Haven, FL 33881