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Bookmark or Share- Achilles Tendinitis: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicAchilles tendinitis (also spelled tendonitis) is inflammation of the tissue that connects your calf muscle to your heel ( Achilles tendon ). Inflammation is your body’s response to injury or disease. Achilles tendinitis is a common condition in runners. When you run, your calf muscles help raise you up on your toes.
- Chronic Achilles Tendon Pain: Diagnosis & Treatment | HSSThe Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body, linking the heel bone to the calf muscle. Problems with the Achilles are some of the most common conditions seen by sports medicine doctors. These can range from overuse injuries or tearing of the tendon to degenerative, long-lasting disorders (Achilles insertional tendinopathy).
- Achilles Tendinitis: Treatment for Heel Pain and Symptoms - HealthlineAchilles tendinitis is often caused by overusing the tendon during exercise or from gradual wear and tear as you age. It can also be caused by arthritis, especially among middle-aged and older adults.
- Achilles Tendon (Calcaneal Tendon): Function & Anatomy - Cleveland ClinicThe Achilles tendon is the tendon at the back of your leg right above your ankle. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone (calcaneus). Calcaneal tendon is the medical name for the Achilles tendon. Tendons are cords of strong, flexible tissue that connect muscles to bones throughout your body. The Achilles tendon gets its name from ...
- Achilles tendon - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports MedicineAchilles tendinitis is inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which is the tendon that connects the calf musculature to the heel bone. Inflammation can occur in this tendon after a sudden injury or can occur over time based on the demands placed on the tendon. Risk factors for developing Achilles tendinitis include a tight hamstring or calf ...
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