Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. The structure of the Achilles tendon weakens with age, which can make it more susceptible to injury. The condition occurs most commonly in runners who increase. . .
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Rachel Offers Advice on Avoiding Running Injuries
Injuries are a common with running, especially when you are just getting started. Most running injuries are due to overuse and are the result of increasing distance or speed too quickly, or muscle imbalance, improper footwear, poor bio mechanics or other training errors. Rachel, a physical therapist in our Pine Lake clinic and avid runner,. . .