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Chronic Achilles Tendonitis

What Are the Causes of Chronic Achilles Tendonitis?

Chronic Achilles tendonitis may be caused by several factors. According to the Mayo Clinic website, Achilles tendonitis or inflammation of the Achilles tendon is a common sports injury, especially among runners. The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue that links the calf muscles to the calcaneus, or heel bone. Achilles tendon injuries can be debilitating and limit a person's ability to perform his usual activities of daily living.

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Causes of Chronic Tendonitis

Chronic tendonitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the tendons, which are structures that connect muscle to bone. The condition usually affects joints, with the most common joints being the shoulder, wrist and elbow, acc...

Facts on Chronic Achilles Tendonitis

Now we venerate this Greek warrior with a curse experienced by many athletes. The Achilles tendon runs from the bottom of the heel up the back of the ankle and connects to the leg tendons. Tendonitis comes from too much stoppin...