The achilles tendon is located at the posterior, lower half of the leg. It functions to push and stabilize the gastrocnemius or calf muscle. The achilles tendon is extremely strong and able to withstand a large amount of pressure. The explosive movements in sports like running will commonly injure the muscle. However, cyclists are also prone to achilles injuries. Fortunately, there are simple ways to prevent and treat them.
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