
Principles of tendon healing apply to the Achilles tendon
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Achilles tendinopathy and tear. Photo Credit William Morrison, MD, @morrisonMSK The principles of tendon injury and healing apply to any injured tendon, even the Achilles. The largest tendon in the body, the Achilles is the connection for both the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus. It functions in nearly every activity, including walking, running,... MORE