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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Achilles tendon
  1. Heel Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Heel problems are common and can be painful. Often, they result from too much stress on your heel bone and the tissues that surround it. That stress can come ...
  2. Sports Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are: Sprains and strains Knee injuries Swollen muscles Achilles tendon injuries Pain along the shin bone Rotator cuff ...
  3. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, ...
  4. Tendinitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tendons are flexible bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. They help your muscles move your bones. Tendinitis is the severe swelling of a tendon. Tendinitis ...