You finish your morning run and feel a tight, burning ache in the back of your heel. You stretch it out, assume it is normal muscle soreness, and push through the rest of your day. By the time you wake up the next morning, that dull ache has turned into a sharp, restrictive stiffness that makes walking flat-footed nearly impossible.
The Achilles tendon, for a golfer, is crucial to generating force through your swing. Which is why, when news broke of Tiger Woods rupturing his Achilles Tendon last month (not the first time he’s suffered an Achilles injury), it was safe to say he wouldn’t be participating in this year’s Masters Tournament. In this article,…
The Achilles tendon is that powerful cord connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. But important as it is for basic movements such as walking, running, and jumping, this essential tendon is also vulnerable to ailments ranging from tendonitis to severe ruptures. Understanding the nuances of Achilles injuries can help you recognize symptoms, seek…
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