achilles tendon injuries

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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


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