Your Achilles tendon helps you point your foot downward, rise on your toes, and push off your foot as you walk. You rely on it virtually every time you walk and move your foot. One of the most common injuries affecting the Achilles tendon is a tendon rupture. An Achilles tendon rupture is an injury…
Achilles Tendonitis
Common Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
Your foot and ankle work hard to support your weight and to provide mobility. This means that your foot and ankle are prone to injury, especially if you engage in sports. All athletes, whether professional or amateur, are at risk of sustaining foot and ankle sports injuries. So even if you play only the occasional…