The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. Loads up to 10X body weight are applied during activities such as jumping and are increased by malalignment of the foot and ankle.' The Achilles tendon is the most common location of posterior ankle pain.Achilles tendon pain is thought to result from multiple factors including obesity, tendon overuse, and repetitive stress, causing microscopic tears and degeneration of the tendon.
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