ALLMedicine™ Achilles Tendon Injuries Center

May 5th, 2022 - The Achilles tendon is commonly affected by both chronic repetitive overuse and traumatic injuries. Achilles tendon injuries can potentially affect any individual but have a particularly high incidence in professional athletes. Appropriate imaging...

Feb 2nd, 2022 - Practice Essentials Pain at the posterior heel or ankle is most commonly caused by pathology at either the posterior calcaneus (at the calcaneal insertion site of the Achilles tendon) or at its associated bursae. Two bursae are located just superi...

Feb 2nd, 2022 - Practice Essentials Pain at the posterior heel or ankle is most commonly caused by pathology at either the posterior calcaneus (at the calcaneal insertion site of the Achilles tendon) or at its associated bursae. Two bursae are located just superi...

Oct 25th, 2021 - Achilles tendon injuries are commonly treated with stability boots that secure the ankle at a specific position and aim to reduce loading of the tendon. These boots allow full weight bearing by limiting the range of movement. It is, however, unkno...

Oct 1st, 2021 - Achilles tendon injuries include inflammation of the paratenon and partial or complete tears.

- Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretchi...

Your Achilles tendon withstands a lot of stress and pressure during everyday activities, as well as during athletic and recreational play.