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  Achilles tendinitis: Enyclopedia: medical health network
Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel).
Tendinitis due to overuse is most common in younger individuals and can occur in walkers, runners, or other athletes, especially in sports like basketball that involve jumping.
Overusing a weak or tight Achilles tendon is a set-up for tendinitis.
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 Achilles Tendinitis Running Shoes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Health information discussing achilles tendinitis, which is an irritation of the tendon on the back of the ankle and heel.
Achilles tendinitis is often brought on by: Excessive running or jumping.
Achilles tendinitis can be caused by: overuse of the Achilles tendon; overly tight calf muscles; excessive running up...
www.best-for-shoes.com /OPG/achilles-tendinitis-running-shoes.html   (875 words)

  
 Healthopedia.com - Achilles Tendinitis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, sometimes called the heel cord, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Achilles tendinitis is usually the result of an injury or tiny tears in the tendon fibers.
Landing hard on the arch of the foot may contribute to the strain on the Achilles tendon.
www.healthopedia.com /achilles-tendinitis   (269 words)

  
 AllRefer Health - Achilles Tendinitis (Tendinitis of the Heel)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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