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Torn tendons in foot are a common cause of pain and disability. The Achilles tendon is a frequently torn tendon in foot. The Achilles tendon is a thick band of fibrous tissue that connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the human body. Contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle … Continued

Achilles tendon problems can significantly limit your activity level, and this can be particularly concerning if you are a high-level athlete. Missing out on training due to an injury can be not only physically draining but also mentally draining. One such example is of an Achilles tendinitis was in a seven-time Ironman triathlete patient of … Continued

If you reach around behind your ankle and run your fingers from just above your heel bone to just below your calf muscle, you’ll feel a solid and very tight band of tissue known as the Achilles tendon. While it’s one of the strongest and biggest tendons in the human body, it can become overloaded, … Continued