Q: What is Achilles Tendinitis?
A: Achilles tendinitis is a painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon or heel cord. This large tendon is an extension of the two calf muscles that run down the back of the lower leg and attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus). The Achilles tendon provides us the ability to rise up on our toes, facilitating the act of walking. The Achilles tendon is vital to our ability to walk upright and Achilles tendinitis can make walking almost impossible.
External Web Links:
Read more about Common Disorders of the Achilles Tendon at FootHealthFacts.org.
