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What you can do to prevent an Achilles tendon rupture during workouts
A strained Achilles tendon makes itself felt with pain ... particularly before and after exercise. Here's one way: Stand on a ...
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Efficacy of heel lifts versus calf muscle eccentric exercise for mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (HEALTHY): a randomised trial
Heel lifts reduce ankle joint dorsiflexion during running, and reduce gastrocnemius muscle length and Achilles tendon strain during walking ... to compare heel lifts to calf muscle eccentric exercise ...
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Suffering from pain in the back of your ankle? You may have Achilles Tendinitis
Improper Footwear: Wearing shoes with inadequate support or that don't fit properly can strain the Achilles tendon. Sudden Increase in Activity: Rapidly increasing the intensity or duration of ...
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Biomechanical variables associated with Achilles tendinopathy in runners
Main outcome measurements: During each trial, kinetic and lower limb kinematic data were measured using a strain gauge force plate ... activity are associated with Achilles tendinopathy in runners.