Why do achilles tendon injuries happen? What are the different types of this injury? And what can you do to avoid them?

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Tendonitis is when a tendon swells (becomes inflamed) after an injury. It can cause joint pain and stiffness, and affect how a tendon moves.

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The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body and may be the most important tendon in the foot or leg for an athlete. One study found that acute and chronic Achilles ...

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