achilles tendon injuries
achilles tendon injuries
a stretch, tear or irritation to the tendon connection connecting the calf muscle to the back of the heel
Achilles tendon common in this population
middle aged weekend warriors -may not exercise regularly or take the time to warm-up among athletes -quick acceleration -
achilles tendon injuries characteristics
-sudden -acute -agonizing enough to take down NFL players
achilles tendon rupture: nomenclature
acute severe tendon strain - may be precipitated by a chronic achilles tendinosis
most common cause of achilles tendon tears
tendonitis -degenerative condition caused by aging and overuse --- when tendon is weakened the trauma of high forces through the tendon ( ex. diving off the ground for a spring/jumping) can cause it to rupture