Achilles Tendinopathy

The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue located at the back of the ankle. It connects the calf muscles (the gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel. Flexing your calf muscles causes the Achilles tendon to pull on your heel. This allows you to walk, run, jump and stand on your toes (Hoffman 2014). … Continue reading Achilles Tendinopathy