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2. Achilles tendinitis - Wikipedia

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   Achilles tendinitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy, is soreness the Achilles tendon. It is accompanied by alterations in the tendon's structure and mechanical properties. [ 2 ] The most common symptoms are pain and swelling around the back of the ankle. [ 1 ] The pain is typically worse at the start of exercise and decreases thereafter. [ 3 ]

3. Achilles tendon - Wikipedia

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   The Achilles tendon or heel cord, also known as the calcaneal tendon, is a tendon at the back of the lower leg, and is the thickest in the human body. [1][2][3][4][5][6][excessive citations] It serves to attach the plantaris, gastrocnemius (calf) and soleus muscles to the calcaneus (heel) bone. These muscles, acting via the tendon, cause ...

4. Achilles tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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   Achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendon rupture is when the Achilles tendon, at the back of the ankle, breaks. [ 5 ] Symptoms include the sudden onset of sharp pain in the heel. [ 3 ] A snapping sound may be heard as the tendon breaks and walking becomes difficult.

5. Why Achilles tears are so devastating, and what's ahead for ...

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   The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the heel. Tears are usually painful and can affect a person's ability to walk. “It allows you to push off. If you want to run ...

6. Haglund's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Haglund's deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition. The soft tissue near the back of the heel can become irritated when the large, bony lump rubs against rigid shoes. [2]

7. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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   Plantar fasciitis or plantar heel pain is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot. [ 2 ] It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest. [ 2 ][ 4 ] Pain is also frequently brought on by ...