Achilles Tendonitis

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Achilles Tendonitis(Free Handout)

Risk Factors and Causes

Poorly conditioned athletes are at the highest risk for developing Achilles tendonitis also sometimes called Achilles tendinitis Participating in activities that involve sudden stops and starts and repetitive jumping (e.g., basketball, tennis, dancing) increases the risk for the condition. It often develops following sudden changes in activity level, training on poor surfaces, or wearing inappr...Read the full article